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Cl< Volume 82, Dwisto 0 Serving America's Sweetest Town.. Number 38 Thursday, March 1, 2007 At a Glance We want your news! The Clewiston News wel- comes news from the com- munity. Post your news events, photos and opinions online at www.newszap.com. To contact us, email to sun- news@newszap.com or call (863) 983-9148. For more information, see the At Your Service Box on page 4. Friends of the Library plan sale The Clewiston Library will hold its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale on Satur- day, March 3, from 9 until 11 a.m. Come and browse through our fiction and non- fiction selections. The pro- ceeds will go towards pro- gramming and family literacy events. Red Cross babysitter course offered The American Red Cross will be holding a babysitter course for ages 12-15 on March 20, at the Youth Center from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All participants need to bring their lunch. Space is limited pre-register by March 15. For more information or to regis- ter, please call Holly or Angie at (863) 983-1492. Restricted Lock operations in effect Due to the continued decline in water levels in Lake Okeechobee, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has complied with a request from the South Florida Water Management District to limit lockages through W.P. Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River. Effective from Thursday, Feb. 15, and continuing indef- initely, boats may be locked through on two-hour inter- vals between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. as follows: 6 a.m.; 8 a.m.; 10 a.m.; noon; 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 p.m. Further informa- tion on Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway may be obtained on Naviga- tion and/or Water Manage- ment pages of the Jack- sonville District Web site at http://www.saj.usace.army.m il, or by calling the district's Corporate Communication Office at (904) 232-2236. Rotary Club to hold benefit golf tourney The Rotary Club of Clewiston will hold its 20th Annual Campbell Nail Schol- arship Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 10, at the Clewiston Golf Course. "Sign-In" begins at 8 a.m. and play will commence at 9 a.m. The deadline for regis- tration is noon on Friday, march 9. Register now at the Clewiston Golf Club or call (863) 983-1448 for more information. Lake Level - 11.27 2 feet ,:' above sea ' level Index Classifieds . . . . . . .17-21 Opinion .............4 School .............9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszapocom Community Links. Individual Voices. l II II l l 8 616510 00020 7 Judge's idea may save money By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News Hoping to relieve the expense of housing inmates at the county jail, Judge James Sloan's proposal to implement a probationary program has drawn criticism from at least one person who thinks it's a step in the wrong direction. Kirk Jameson, who spoke out about the issue during the Feb. 13 Hendry County Board of Com- missioners meeting, said the plan has several faults that could keep it from working how it should. At the heart of the issue, Judge Sloan said, is the skyrocketing expense of keeping an inmate incarcerated. With each inmate costing the county an estimated $18,200 per year, the judge said a program to closely monitor the would-be inmates could help the county realize savings. The judge is proposing an intensive supervisory program that would release inmates until their trial date. The program would be fund- ed partly by fees charged to the inmates, the rest paid for by taxes. Judge Sloan said not all inmates would be eligible for release - he is continuing to set the parameters for who would and would not qualify for release - and even then, the intensive system of case management would carefully monitor all inmates on release. "Those defendants will have to be in constant contact with A unique event: Community baby shower INI/Ideybis Gonzalez "Mmmm, milk it does your body good" here are two of the contestant of the milk-feed- ing contest at the Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Feb. 22. The community baby shower provided expecting and new mothers with hellf'uTlToal resources information and services, educational materials and supplies to help get the community's children off to a healthy start in life. The event was hosted by the Hendry County Health Depart- ment with the help of charitable agencies. I I .. . 4"!--' [' 5' � Participants of the baby-feeding contest rushed down the baby food to win a prize at the community baby shower on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Hendry County Health Department. A total of 23 agencies were present at the community baby shower showing their sup- port, Family Services Network, Healthy Start, Catholic Charities, Goodwill's just to men- tioned a few. case management personnel," the judge said in a telephone interview last week. But Judge Sloan understands that the program would not solve the problem, but help to alleviate some of the burden of the prison system. The county stands to save more than $500,000 if the program is adopted by county commissioners, the judge said. Some, however, don't think releasing inmates is a viable solution. Mr. Jameson argued that the local prison is more directly affected by the backlog of cases that are the result of not having enough judges and state attor- neys to handle the proceedings. Judge Sloan, meanwhile, agrees. "I totally agree with Mr. Jame- son that we don't have enough judges and state attorneys," said the judge, "but that is not up to me to decide." Regarding having inmates See Overcrowd - Page 12 CPD officer recovers lost weapon Officer's gun was lost during pursuit By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - In a recent on-foot pursuit, a Clewiston Police Officer lost his gun. . On Sunday, Feb. 11, Officer Curtis Clay was dispatched to the area of South W.C. Owens near Sugarland Mobile Home Park in reference to a complaint about teenaged boys shooting paint balls at the homes. When he got to the location, the officer noticed a group of individuals who started running in different directions. Officer Clay pursued the sus- pects on foot, chasing two of them .behind one of the mobile homes. As Officer Clay started search- ing for the two individuals he noticed two males trying to hide behind objects lying around the mobile home. When they saw the officer, the suspects took off again. The pursuit lasted for several blocks, while the suspects ran through the park and the officer followed closely. Suddenly, he lost view of both of the suspects. When he returned to the sta- See Weapon - Page 12 Clewiston now seeking input on CRA plan Community input is vital in planning By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - The City of Clewiston has hired MJA Con- sulting, LLC, to prepare its Com- prehensive Redevelopment Area plan. The city discussed the subject on Feb. 23 at the Clewiston Country Club, with business leaders and residents attending to discuss the preparation of the updated CRA plan for Clewiston. MJA Consulting is tasked with preparing the visioning plan that will take a look at many of the city's most important planning efforts - some of which accounts for the direction the city is headed in the next 30 years. The city kick-started the plan back in 2004, when leaders agreed it was time to create a redevelopment initiative that would be accepted by residents and business leaders. See Plan - Page 12 Fundraiser dedicated to Doc Keei By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - To honor the memory of Kenneth Wayne Keen, more commonly and affectionately known around town as "Doc Keen," two kids will do their best to raise a good steer. The steer, which will be a months-long project for the two kids, will be sold to raise funds for a scholarship pro- gram in the doctor's name. Jamar Boykins and Kim Fielder, both Clewiston High School students, are working hard to get the steer in as best shape as possible in time for its sale during the Hendry County Fair later this month. Their work, in the end, will deter- mine just how much money will be made available to help local students get into college. Doc Keen represented the community well throughout his career as a veterinarian in Clewiston. The 27-year volun- teer leader with the Hendry County 4-H also volunteered with the Glades County 4-H and was a member of the Hendry County and Glades County Cat- tleman's Association. He died last year in a tragic fire accident. The Hendry County Fair Board, where Doc Keen served as a director for some time, is providing the steer for the sale. The steer is expected to be sold during the fair at an auction on See Steer--Page 12 Submitted photo Two boys are raising this steer to sell in Doc Keen's memory. The funds from the sale will go toward a scholarship fund. I S 50� ents of the th - age, S. i�t.ud --mon 1 4 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 HRMC to host free health fair HENDRY COUNTY - The Hendry Glades Community Health Fair will take place this year on Sun- day, March 4, at Hendry Regional Medical Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with gates closing at 3 p.m. The free services include blood pressure, glucose testing, mammo- gram screening vouchers, bone density test, eye and hearing exams, HIV testing and education as well as many other services. Par- ticipants will be able to visit more than 40 booths for additional edu- cational information and materials. As we have each year, volunteers will hand out free BBQ to the partic- ipants. A bounce house and clown will be available for children to enjoy. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day. Medical Students from Nova Southeastern University School of Osteopathic Medicine as well as Physician Assistant, pharmacy, dentistry, physical and occupation- al therapy, audiology, and nursing. Community physicians have volun- teered their time to see patients and supervise the students. Nova Southeastern faculty will also be on hand to provide services. Screen- ings include blood pressure, glu- cose, mammogram screening vouchers, bone density tests, eye/hearing exams, confidential HIV testing, and many other servic- es. This health fair has received generous support from Hendry Regional Medical Center, Riverside Glades Medical Center, Hendry and Glades County Commissioners, the cities of Clewiston and Moore Haven, as well as Community organizations and volunteers. There will be interpreters avail- able if needed and Lake Okee- chobee Rural Health Network (LORHN) will be on hand to assist with the prescription assistance pro- gram, LEAPS. Participants will also receive referrals for follow-up visits. This is the fourth medical mis- sion of its kind in the Hendry Glades area. Each year medical providers have seen hundreds of people from infant to geriatrics. This is a great opportunity for residents of this area to get quality health care at no charge. Many of our citizens can not afford to see a health care provider and this event will give them the access they need. For more infor- mation, contact (863)983-1123. 863-674-0003 Engagements Stephanie Lane Terrill and Joshua Marcus Crawford. Terrill - Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Jim Terrill of Clewis- ton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Lane Ter- rill, to Joshua Marcus Crawford. Mr. Crawford is the son of Bren- da and Benton Tyson of Welling- ton, and Sonny and Lorie Crawford of Clewiston. The bride-to-be is the grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Boy of LaBelle. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edens of Wellington and Mrs. Leola Craw- ford and the late Mr. Othar Craw- ford of Port Charlotte. A June wed- ding is planned. Miss Terrill, a graduate of Tal- lahassee Community College, is a dental hygienist with Dr. Alan Weiland of Clewiston and Dr. Erik Tallbacka of Stuart. Mr. Crawford graduated from the University of Florida and is employed by Eden's Construction as an Esti- mator/Project Manager. Obituaries Warren Brown Warren Brown, 80, of Lakeport, died on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at his home. Mr. Brown was born Feb. 12, 1927 in Moore Haven. A lifetime resident he was a well known fish- ing guide. Mr. Brown was a mem- ber of the Church of God, Masons, American Legion, and he was Past Grand Master of the Moore Haven Masonic Lodge. Mr. Brown proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Brown. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Brown of Lakeport; daughter, Nancy (Wiley) McCall of Avon Park; son, Avant (Emma) Brown of Lakeport; two sisters, Lola (John) Schnell of Okee- chobee and Martha (Olen) Rhymes of Clopton, AL; two brothers, Don- ald (Regina) Brown and Kenneth (Lou) Brown all of Lakeport; five grandchildren, Bryant and Melissa McCall of Brasstown, NC and Fort Pierce; Colton, Veronica and Kailin Brown of Lakeport; three great grandchildren, Chance McCall of Ft. Pierce, and Colton Brown, Jr. and Chaz Brown of Lakeport. Visitation was held on Wednes- day, Feb. 28, at Maple Grove Baptist Church Interment followed at Ortona Cemetery with Pastor Phillip Williams officiating. All arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory. 205 N.E. 2nd Street, Okeechobee. Elwin Howard Dooley Elwin Howard Dooley, 60, of Clewiston, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Clewiston. He was born Jan. 24, 1947 in Cullman, Ala., to the late Howard Lee and the late Vera Iree (Stapp) Dooley. Mr. Dooley married Kather- ine Mae Conklin in 1979 in Clewis- ton. He was a member of Lodge 1853 B.P.O.E., V.F.W Post 4185- Clewiston and Order of the Moose- Lake Placid. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Mae (Conklin) Dooley; daughters, Lisa Michelle Kline of Clewiston, Yvonne Denise Kelting of Port Saint Lucie; sister, Jeannette Sullivan of Winter Haven; nephews, Ryan Forkel(Becky) of Tallahassee, Gus Forkel(Pilar) of Auburndale; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and five grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sun- day, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston with Rev- erend Gus Forkel officiating. Inter- ment followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Simpson Jacob Fletcher "Jake" Fletcher, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 to be with our good Lord God. Jake was a long-time member of the Church of Christ in Belle Glade. Jake was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, John and Edward and also, sisters Mabel, Mary and Edna. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joanne Fletcher of Lox- ahatchee; his daughter, Mary Adams of New Jersey; a son, Don- ald Fletcher of Missouri, and daughter Anna Mae Perryman of Loxahatchee. Mr. Fletcher was the proud "Papa" bf four grandchildren, Savannah and Cheyenne Perryman of Loxahatchee, Misty and Kassan- dra Fletcher of Washington State and one great granddaughter Kon- stanze Fletcher of Washington State; sisters Dollie Tholle, Virginia Smith, Martha Sue Iburg and broth- erJack Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher was employed by Sugar Cane Growers Co-op, where he was a heavy equipment opera- tor for 23 years. Jake will forever be remem- bered by all who knew him as a mountain of a man who made everyone around him smile with his kind and gentle demeanor, he will be sorely missed. The world is a better place for your having tread upon it. William Ralph Kirk William Ralph Kirk, 91, of Belle Glade died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Ralph was born on a farm in Buffa- lo, Mo., where he graduated from high school. He came to Belle Glade in 1933 at the age of 18 where he lived the rest of his life. He married Ruby Ruth Teague in 1940 and had a daughter, Janet Ruth, and son, William Ralph, Jr., and stepson, Franklin Stallings. After his first wife's death in 1966, he remarried Ruby Province Shoenfield to whom he remained lovingly married for 39 years until his passing. He was a well-respect- ed businessman and community leader throughout his life, operat- ing his own grocery stores, selling insurance for many years, serving as the area Constable, Belle Glade City Commissioner and Mayor. He was a lifetime member of the Belle Glade Lion's Club, a 32nd degree Mason in the Royal Order of the Masons, a member of the Unit- ed Methodist Church and an hon- orary lifetime member of the Belle Glade Country Club and Golf Course. Mr. Kirk is survived by his imme- diate family including his wife, Ruby Kirk; his daughter, Janet Thompson; a son, Bill Kirk; step-- son, Franklyn Stallings and step- daughter Carolyn Meredith; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grand- children. Donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Belle Glade Division, or to United Methodist Church of Belle Glade. Visitation was held at Glades Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 25. Funeral services were held at Com- munity United Methodist Church, Belle Glade, on Monday, Monday, Feb.26. All arrangements were under the direction of Glades Funeral Chapel, Belle Glade. Milas Kay Omdalen Milas Kay Omdalen, age 72, of Coon Rapids, Minn., died Feb. 10, 2007 in Clewiston. He was born Apr. 6, 1934 in Robinsdale, Minn., the son of the late Earnest and the late Esther Rebecca (Mews) Omdalen. He was a winter resident of Florida for the past ten years. Survivors include his wife: Dorothy Omdalen; two sons, Mark Omdalen (Sue) and Terry Omdalen (Patricia), both of Coon Rapids, Minn.; one daughter, Mary (Richard) Myos of Fairboult, Minn. and seven grandchildren. All cremation arrangements were under the direction of Akin- Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Fred R. Rather Fred R. Prather,. age 88, of Clewiston, died on Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 in Clewiston. He was born July 30, 1918 in Elberton, Ga., to Ernest Prather and Katherine (Shaw) Prather. Mr. Prather served during World War II in the Navy. He retired from the City of Miami Beach after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Clewiston Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star and Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Elna Elizabeth (Westbrook) Prather of Clewiston; his son, Ernest Lee Prather (Shaye) of Fort Myers; a sis- ter, Irene Reineke of Brevard, N.C.; grandchildren, Fred Prather, Tina Woodall, Jeffrey Prather, Joy Ray, Ernest Edward Prather; ten great- grandchildren; a niece, Earlene Kuck and two nephews Edward Reineke and Paul Westbrook A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sugarland Mason- ic Lodge #281, 524 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. All cremation arrangements were under the direction of Akin- Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Clara Louise Suggs Clara Louise Suggs, age 66, of LaBelle, died Feb. 18, 2007 in Ft. Myers. She was born Feb. 28, 1940 in Lantana, the daughter of the late Mack John and the late Clara Edell (Boatwright) Rogers. Survivors include her husband, George Presley Suggs; son Valance Liberty (Pamela) Suggs of Labelle; brothers, John Rogers, Roy Rogers, Melvin Rogers, Kenny Rogers, all of live Oak, William "B' ld\" Rogers, Lantana, Clifford Rogers of Virginia; sisters Margaret Rogers, Hypoluxo; four grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Lee Suggs and sister Dora May Conklin. All cremation arrangements were under the direction of Akin- Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. .9 .hte At.leno-. C"1 qt Mfatiet. He om.y takes thee best, God saw that she was'g thng tjred ard a core was niot to be. sq o i. his oartrs around her anod whispered, "come with me.' With tldr.filled eyes, We watched her suHer and fade away. Although we lq'oe her deeply,we Could not moke her stay. A golden heart slopped beating; Hard working hand put to resr. God broke our hearts Io prove, He only takes the beat. o0 he whispered lo my mother "You're the bedt. Come with m'-, I'll give you a new and better place Sp rest.," , We love you Always, Lois, Wanda, Isral, Wino, Ara. Mada, Maggiel . ".'".--".. j^;" ' . - - - - - - - - - - - I Save money on your favorite grocery items. , I Go to newszap.com to download and print couLpons online! r, j I * newszap..com Community Links. Individual Voices. j Granite or Bronze / Flat or Upright *'4 FOREVERGLADES "4' 1500 AIRPORT ROAD BELLE GLADE, FL Best Prices / Best Service Payment Plans / 25 Years Experience State Licensed * Memorial Tribute .'' . 'Remember a loved one who has departed with a special Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. 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Community News in Brief Ms. Senior pageant set The Ms. Senior Hendry County Pageant will be held Thursday, March 22, at the fairground's enter- tainment pavilion. Organizers encourage all women ages 60 and up to come out and show these young ladies what you have. Con- testants will be judged on casual wear and also on evening gown/church dress. The deadline for the pageant entries is March 1. All entries must be turned in at the fair office March 1, between 7 and 8 a.m. You can pick up applications at the Clewis- ton Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (863) 983- 7689, after 6 p.m., (863) 228-2958. Scholarship Golf Tournament The Rotary Club of Clewiston will hold its 20th annual Campbell Nail Scholarship Golf Tournament, Saturday, March 10, at the Clewis- ton Golf Course. "Sign-in" begins at 8 a.m. and play will commence at 9 a.m. The deadline for registration is at noon Friday, March 9. Register now at the Clewiston Golf Course, 983-1448. Archaeological sites sought Kara Bridgman Sweeney of the Florida Public Archaeology Net- work is interested in meeting with people to record or learn about sites in our area. Do you know of a shell mound, a canal, or an old still around here, or of a place where artifacts have been seen or collect- ed? Contact Kara with any informa- tion! Also, she is available to pres- ent educational programs or lectures about archaeology to your community or social group any- time! P.O. Box 608 (7450 Pineland Rd.) Pineland, FL 33945 Phone: (239) 283-2062 FAX: (239) 283-2080 Email: karabsweeney@com- cast.net RRC website: www.flmnh.ufl. edu/rrcfindex.htm FPAN/Southwest Florida web- site: http://Avww.flpublicarchaeolo- gy.org/pineland.cfm Black Gold Jubilee Parade to come The Black .and Gold Jubilee Parade will be held on April 21, beginning at 10 a.m. on the corner of Avenue L and Main Street. Line up begins at 8:30 a.m. To enter, please contact Kay Hickson ay (561) 996-2298. Parade entry forms are also available at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce. No entry fees but trophy winners are announced. Come join the fun, then the activities at the BG Marina and the fireworks at dark. Bring your chair and grab a great spot. Music, twirlers and floats will help to celebrate the Glades. Newszap keeps families close Are you in touch with a military service person currently stationed abroad? Newszap.com can help them stay connected with family, friends and loved ones in the local community. Anyone can log onto Newszap.com community pages, go to your local community link and click on "post your opinions." Encourage those in the service to put a note on this forum and others in the community can respond to it. The "forum" will allow deployed servicemen and women to stay in touch with hometown issues; read local happenings on the Newszap Web site; and, also comment on current issues. Newszap.com also hosts a "post your photos page." Photos can be uploaded and seen by fami- ly and friends at home or overseas. Calling all photography enthusiasts The Black and Gold Jubilee will sponsor a photography contest for the upcoming April 21, festival. The deadline for entrants to submit photos is Friday, March 23, at 5 p.m. The entrant must be the photogra- pher; must have been taken in the counties surrounding Lake Okee- chobee (Palm Beach,. Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee and Martin Counties) and photo must have been taken in either 2006 or 2007. For more guidelines, photo cate- gories and information, please con- tact Karen Corbin at (561) 996- 6851 or Sara Phillips (Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce at (561) 996-2745. Apply now for Homestead Exemption Kristina A. Kulpa, Hendry County Property Appraiser, announces that Property owners who have established a new resi- dence in Hendry County, or have changed ownership in any man- ner must make a new applica- tion and qualify for the $25,000 Homestead Exemption. You may file now for the 2007 tax year. The deadline for filing home- stead is March 1. Should you have any questions, or need additional information, visit their website at www.hendryprop.org or please feel free to call the LaBelle office at (863)-675-5270 or the Clewiston office at (863)- 983-3178. The hours for both offices are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our Purpose... The Clewiston News is published b:t, Independent N,.. apaper- of Florida. Indeperident is owned by a unique trust that enables this ne.rspaper to pursue s mission ofl iournalistic ser'.ice to the :itliz:-ns of the? community. Since nu divdendi- are paid. the compan,k i . able t, thrive -,.n profit margans belu, j ndustr,' standards All alter-[ta suirpli.es .l ai, invested in Ir.dependent's miswon .,of ournalistic er >ic:e. commritrnmnt to the ideals of the First Amendment ol the U S. Constitution. and zuppont oi the. ccmrmmunr 's deliberation (l public isues. 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F, M .1 ,- " 1,i, , A , F'r.- a.]:ri t a1 aiir, r,,. , ,,,,.I r i . ..i .. Byrd Member of Florida Press Asscdaitiln Letters to the Editor Global warming a major health concern This weekend I rented a horror movie - one that scared the living daylights out of me and left me sleepless in my bed. No, it wasn't a movie about zombies or serial killers, but something much more sinister - global warming. I know, it sounds silly, but the anxiety and dread that I felt after watching the Al Gore movie "An Inconvenient Truth," was real, and I was left con- vinced that our world and therefore our health, is in serious danger if we don't start making changes today. So, what is global warming and why did this movie scare me so much? First, a little science: Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the surface of the planet naturally by trapping solar heat in the atmos- phere. This is a good thing because it keeps our planet habitable. How- ever, by burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere and temperatures are rising. The vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is real, it's already happening and that it is the result of our human activities and not a natural occurrence. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable. We're already seeing changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are being forced from their habitat and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing. If the warming continues, we can expect catastrophic conse- quences: Deaths from global warming will double in just 25 years - to 300,000 people a year, global sea levels could rice by more than 20 feet with the loss of shelf ice in Greenland and Antarctica, devastat- ing coastal areas such as Florida. During the movie, a map of Florida was a depiction of what would hap- pen if sea levels rise - even as far inland as Immokalee and Clewiston would be completely flooded. But there is good news! Accord- ing to the movie, there is no doubt we can solve this problem and we have a moral obligation to do so to protect this world for our children and grandchildren. First, small changes to our daily routine can add up to big differences in helping to stop global warming. Buy a fuel- efficient car with a higher mile-per- gallon ratio or even a hybrid car. Buy energy-efficient appliances. Drive less and walk more. Use a thermostat on your house that turns the air conditioning off when you are not home - I made this simple change at my house and shaved $100 per month off of my electric bill a few months ago. Con- serve electricity at home and work and recycle whenever possible. For more information, rent the movie "An Inconvenient Truth." I got it from NetFlix, but it is available anywhere that movies are rented. I urge teachers to show their classes and families to watch it together. Becoming aware of the problem is the first step to finding a solution. Contact your local, state and feder- al representatives and urge them to reduce greenhouse gases and find alternate sources of energy before it is too late. You can also go to cli- matecrisis.net for more informa- tion on how to make a difference. Rebekah Bernard, M.D., Immokalee Writer responds to Johnson In a recent letter accusing U.S. Sugar's refinery of being responsi- ble for his emphysema and other ailments, Mr. Johnson admits to having no scientific data to back up his claims. That is because data shows that respiratory issues like emphysema are most likely caused by years of smoking rather than a couple of years of living in the Glades. I would like to assure the com- munity that U.S. Sugar and its oper- ations meet or exceed all.applica- ble state and federal emission standards for air quality. We have spent tens of millions of dollars at the Clewiston Mill facility for emis- sions and pollution control. Our newest boiler received an environ- mental award for having the lowest emissions of any bagasse-fired boil- er in the world. That being said, this is a farming community that produces sugar, citrus, cattle, beans and other crops. During harvest season for any crop, there is additional pollen, dust and other agricultural material in the air. In addition, it has been a very dry winter, which makes area soils more likely to kick up. If you have a tendency to respiratory problems or sensitivity, harvest sea- son is probably going to exacerbate your condition. There is also significant con- struction underway throughout our community, including the modernization of our Clewiston milling facilities. Some areas near the mill have experienced prob- lems with bagasse or cane fibers blowing around the site. We have taken steps to correct these prob- lems and reduce any inconven- ience to our neighbors as the new operations are completed. Sincerely, Peter Briggs Vice President, Environmental Compliance & Programs U.S. Sugar' Lake 0 woes .. As one of the few who attended the Lake Okeechobee meeting at John Boy auditorium, I thought I would share my impression of the proceedings for the benefit of those who did not attend. As a boater and fisherman, the major low water issues I had hoped to hear about were the navigational problems where even the edges of marked channels have become hazardous and the accumulated muck bottom which has created access and habitat problems. The meeting unfolded as a dis- cussion of aquatic plant manage- ment and water shortage issues.. We now know what weeds are tar- geted, what chemicals are used, how to read a herbicide label, how to mix herbicide. How the FDA approves herbicides. All this leads to the assertion that, at least theo- retically, their weed control pro- gram will not inadvertently poison everyone within a hundred miles of the lake. In response to earlier pub- lic concerns, they have improved their oversight of the herbicide con tractors. As to low water concerns, the lake is dropping 6 inches a month due to evaporation. Since the anticipated new water release master plan will likely result in ongoing low lake levels during the dry season, millions of dollars are being. spent on new pumps to enable water releases at lower water levels than we have historic. cally experienced. This latter point made it even more urgent to discuss the major issues to boaters and fishermen...but not a peep! Finally, Mary Ann Martin asked specifically about the issues facing boaters and fishermen in the south end of the lake. The side step by the presenters was so vigorous, I'm sure a few must be at their chiro- practors this morning getting their backs repaired! There was a subtle admission that the current low water conditions would be ideal to address the concerns but it was obvious they were at a loss as to what to do - citing equipment access issues and no viable plan for disposal of any material removed from the lake bottom. Focus quickly shifted back to the few north end habitat initiates that they do have plans for. The problems in the south end are off the radar screen. I was left with the impression that the only reason to meet in Clewiston was to shorten the drive to the meet- ing for their local representatives, since it was as if the south end of the lake and its problems did not exist. It seems to me that muck removal and selected dredging would go a long way toward increasing the carrying capacity of water in the lake, vastly improve the navigational and access issues in the lake, and improve the aquat- ic habitat. Recreational value and the associated economic boost to our community from visitors could still be salvaged. With a hundred plus miles of dike, why removed lake bottom material could not be thinly spread along the outside of the dike seems to be a begging question. There are solutions, but then again solutions are only found when they are sought. It appears that the towel has been thrown in on any south side restoration. We may plant some trees on barrier islands and reintroduce apple snails for the birds but boaters and fishermen issues are not being seriously addressed. An overnight fix to the lake's problems shouldn't be expected but to get any traction and momen- tum on the recreational use issues is going to require a change in current mindset and a fair dose of public support to even get it on the agenda. Stephen Seal Clewiston CREW gathers volunteers to provide hope CREW is on the move; they con- tinue to reach out to those victims of Hurricane Wilma still trying to recover. They are also trying to reach victims of other natural disas- ters as well, although funding is very limited in those areas. They had a total of 62 volunteers in Janu- ary working a total of 1,786 hours. This included two groups on Jan. 6. One was from Grace Ministries in Cape Coral 4 volunteers worked on reframing a bay window and installing a ceiling in the kitchen. The other group was from Com- munity Presbyterian Church of Clewiston, 8 volunteers worked on painting a home. A group of eight from Gaithers- burg, Md. worked on two homes. They hung and finished drywall and were there for the week of Jan. 07 thru Jan. 13. Another group of nine from Tangier Island, Va., came in and worked on drywall. They were joined by two ladies were from Orlando. The ladies stayed two weeks and managed to get the biggest part of the finishing done. A local volunteer from the First Bap- tist Church worked on Jan. 16, helping in the office creating some files. The week of Jan. 22 to Jan. 27, saw a group of 22 from Colonial Heights, Va. They were split into three groups and managed to replace two roofs, tearing out dry- wall and replacing and finishing the drywall. An individual from Presby- terian Disaster Relief in Georgia joined this group. This group com- pleted all three projects. The last week of the month a couple from Kentucky worked on finishing more drywall and paint- ing. The couple will be here for a total of two weeks. An individual volunteer from Michigan returned from his Habitat build on Jan. 19. He has continued to work replac- ing doors and making needed repairs. While these groups were here, some local volunteers helped out by preparing a meal a week for the groups. These were five volun- teers from the Community Presby- terian Church. As of Jan. 31, the current case- load to include open, closed, assigned, unassigned, and Palm Beach referrals is 641 families. Within Hendry County, there are a total of 571 cases; 252 of these cases are open; 323 of these cases have been closed with the client meeting all their needs, the client being referred to networking agen- cies, or CREW meeting all the client's needs. Within the month of January there have been four new families that have signed up with CREW within Hendry County, 11 cases have been closed, and 93 cases have been served. Within Glades County in January, there are a total 77 cases; 32 of these cases are open; 49 of these cases have been closed with the client meeting their needs, the client being referred to networking agencies, or CREW meeting all the client's needs. Within the month of Janu- ary there have been no new clients, 15 have been closed, and CREW has served 37 clients. This department currently has 3.5 case managers that are assess- ing homes and reviewing case information. Case. managers have reassessed all recovery plans for all open cases and have focused atten- tions on re-contacting clients for the Mitigation Program. Disaster Response Database (DRD) is up and running in full force. "ALL CLIENT" has been re- inputted into the system and the system has provided a great improvement to the daily life of the case management department. CREW has continued relief efforts by continuing to provide clients with an opportunity to come to one of the branch locations. They are set up in the Moore Haven Office every Tuesday from the hours of 9 a.m. until noon and at the Labelle and Harlem office, every third Tuesday of the month. During these times volunteers have been able to contact clients and inform them if paperwork is pending or question if they are still in need of assistance. They have received additional computer equipment and ability to work in the office continues to make the work a lot easier. In January, CREW's Construc- tion Coordinator completed a total of 19 assessments in Hendry Coun- ty, supervised five volunteer groups race Ministries (Cape Coral), Com- munity Presbyterian Church of Clewiston, Good Shepherd Luther- an (Gaithersburg, Md.), Tanjier United Methodist (Tanjier Island, Va.) and IBC (Colonial Heights, Va.) and five individual volunteers. The volunteer groups hung and fin- ished 13 rooms of drywall, replaced two roofs, and installed a bay window and a ceiling. All clients are of Hendry County and victims of Hurricane Wilma. CREW also picked up donated furniture from Mrs. Laura Smith to include: a Leather reclining sofa, a leather recliner, swiveling TV stand, 19 inch TV, entertainment center, Dinette table and four chairs, night stand and play station with 10 games. Mr. Sherman Buford also donated a 25 inch TV. First United Methodist Church (Moore Haven) donated a Whirlpool Dish washer, an oven, and a sofa. These were all donated to and delivered to local families in needs, most of whom are current clients. The total amount of in-kind donations for the month of January is $1,125. CREW received FEMA close out grant from Volunteer Florida Foun- dation to help with case manage- ment of FEMA cases, and funding from UMCOR to continue their case managers and construction coordinator for another year. CREWhas updated their Web site and blog site, and received 501 (c) (3) status. They were on the local Spanish and English Radio station and have had one article in the paper along with the continued spots asking for volunteers and donations weekly in the paper. February will see the beginning of weekly Unmet Needs Committee' Meetings (for those in FEMA trailers still from Wilma) with local, county governments and social service: agencies in Hendry county and bi- weekly in Glades for those residents in FEMA trailers. CREW has volun-, teered to host those meetings. - . . Clewiston News Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. Serving Eiastern Herndr) C.:.inr, Srce 1923 To Reach Us Address: PO. Box 1236 Clewiston, Fla. 33440 Website: www.newszaL..c.:.rr To Submit News The Clewiston News "'. .:.mir - u.- missions from its readier. 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Tara Atkinson was crowned Tiny Miss Moore Haven. Tiny Mr. Moore Haven Dakota Story won King from the Pageant on January 27th. Dominic Hughes. Princess Jesse Lynn Espinosa was named 2007 Chalo Nitka Princess. Logan Sanders won most photogenic in the category of Little Mr. Moore Haven on Jan. 27. I -... gm -I Queen Pageant Contestant Jennifer Arnold shone in the evening gown competition. Devyn Arnold newsuap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. Saturday-:- arch 10 -:- 10:00 a.m. 614 Ervin Crosby Road, Colquitt County. Georgia * Marketable Timber (cruise available)* Outstanding Hunting & 4 Ponds * 108� Acres Excellent Pastureland * 1878� Sq. Ft. Farmhouse * Fenced & Cross-Fenced * Secluded Country Living Tim Henry & Todd Simmons. Auction Coordinators Rowell Auctions, Inc. For Complete Details Call S10% Buyers Premiumn .GAL AU-C0O2594 800-323-8388 Allyson Lara was carried stage by her mother. 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She survived to continue their shared love of dancing. k1_ ~ 7 These young ladies are a choir group from New Bethel Bap- tist Church in LaBelle. They sang on Sunday at the Swamp Cabbage Festival. Their performance was enjoyed by all age groups. ',L ~ I n~sk l*~ 'ti P1 .11. jOt! Many long hours of work go into making Seminole patch- work clothing. These adults are competing for one of sev- eral categories in the clothing contest at the Brighton Rodeo and Festival in mid February on the Brighton Reser- vation in Glades County. Martina Osawamick of the Anishnaabe tribe displays an inner birch bark basket made by her family members. She was an arts and crafts vendor at the Brighton Rodeo and Festival in Glades County on February 16 - 18. Martina has a restaurant and craft store in Wikwemikong, Ontario. newszap.com Coim unity Links. Individual Voices. J CLEWISTON: 1008 W. 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Listing office for details Muse 2006 Manufactured Home on 2+ acres Lehigh Acres 4BD/2BA w/1,785 sq. ft $244,900 Seller Motivated o see more; ,., ,.v. ,,' ... .i ii of our listings! VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM * PROPERTY MANAGEMENT * RENTALS * SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN AND DON BURDICK 675-0500 REALTY S233 N. BRIDGE ST |. h ^BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON RENTALS AVAILABLE - NO PETS A/C. In E. Ft. Myers. Priced at $235,000. 3/2/1 on PACKINGHOUSE RD. - In Alva JUST LISTED! IN THE CITY LIMITS! $1,400/M 3Bedroom/1.5Bath on Missouri Asking 3/3/1 TWO MASTER SUITES - Extra Space $179,900. $1,000/M. Off Gibson/Morse Shores in E. ON SUMMERALL RD. IN MUSE Ft. Myers. 3Bedroom/2Bath on 1 acre+ REDUCED to 3/2/1 IN PORT LABELLE - $850/M on E. $146,900. Palomar DUPLEX ON 3RD STREET OFF BEL- COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE - $800+ MONT 3Bedroom/2Bath, new updates LOTS STARTING AT 22,500 inside. Good Rental Income. Priced at CALL THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFO $250,000. 1.25+/- IN MONTURA, well, septic, and ON MARINER COURT electric pole. Selling "AS IS" Asking 1Bedroom/lBath/1 Car garage $125,000. $69,900. OFF PALOMAR - 3Bedroom/2Bath/1 Car HOMES FOR SALE garage $172,500. JUST LISTED! BRAND NEW!! S. EDGEWATER - 3Bedroom/2Bath/1 Car 3Bedroom/2Bath/1 Car garage. On Sandy garage Reduced to $179,000 (Contract Circle - Asking $210,000. Pending) REDUCED AGAIN! BELOW APPRAISAL IN PIONEER PLANTATION - 3Bedroom/2 PRICE!! 3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 Car garage, Bath on 2.5 Acres. Reduced from over 1,900 sq. ft. living area. New roof and $184,900.00 to $174,000.00! 238 . B d t L leFS395- 6-7586 Lisa nde s LSRel5stteBrke isxnn Cinrs ei es on oeM sn Britan, Knne, SacvPat, ust Pt . *' ' ro f . 1colfm( C-f HOMES: * $159,900 - Price Reduced New 3BD/2BA home. This home features a split floor plan and the kitchen has a morn- ing room. * $176,700 - 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home on a corner lot in Port LaBelle. Spacious living room and sep- arate dining room. Screen enclosed front and back lanai. Lot has a separate workshop and tree house areat for kids. * $179,900- Looking for a 3BD/2BA home. This home fea- tures new paint inside and out, new carpet, new roof, new a/c and more, Home also has a 34x12 screened lanai. Backyard has fruit trees galore. Call today for your appointment. * $189,900 - Price Reduced! New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot, This home features a split floor plan. The kitchen has an island with an extra sink and more. Don't let this one slip by! * $199,900 - 3BD/2BA Well constructed CBS home on a corner lot, screened in front and back porches. Don't miss this one a new house without the new price. Call today for your showing.. place. Master bath with garden tub and dual sinks, Carpet and tile throughout. This is a must see! * $220,00 oq , t g out split floor plan in ll ilots.New carpet, Tile, Fixtures and fresh coat of paint inside and out. * $235,000 - New 3BD/2BA upgraded plumbing xtures. New cabinets and counertops in kitchen and bathroom. Carpet and ceramic tile throughout. New security system installed with 3 veas monitoring service paid by seller * $242,000 - Like new 3BD/2BA home on a Cul-de-sac that backs up to a greenbelt in highly sought after Unit 102 across from the Ranchettes. New homes on the street and the * $350,000 - 5BD/2BA Home on 1.25+/-acres in Lehigh. There is room for the whole family, This home features stain- less steel appliances, fireplace, master bath has a jacuzzi tub, his and her sinks. Above ground pool & a shed for storage. * $419,000 - JUST REMODELED & UPDATED AGAIN! New Hickory kitchen cabinets w/solid surface counter tops & new fixtures, wood flooring, new carpet in the lanai & many more upgrades. This is a beautiful well maintained home on mani- cured I+- acres in LaBelle's first gated riverfront subdivision, * $465,000 - Price Reduced! 4BD/3BA Home on 1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a sound proof studio, moveable island in the kitchen, and an above ground pool. Call today for an appointment. * $795,000 - Custom 2005 3BD/2BA home on 3.71+/- acres in Alva. Home has many upgrades and property is filled with mature oaks and much more. A must see! Call today. MOBILE HOMES: * $69,000 - 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded in beauti- ful palm and oak trees, * $99,900 -Just Reduced 2BD/2BA Manufactured home on .14+/- acres in The Moore haven Yacht Club a 55+ commu- nity. This Itom.I n inW ICIORI A ai, and attached carport. The adjoining lot is available for $20,000. * $185,900 - Price Reduced 3BD/2BA Manufactured home on 1.88+/- acres in Muse. Home features a split floor plan. The living area has a fire place. Well and septic tank are new. * $197,900 - Immaculate 4BD/2BA manufactured home across form the river and boat ramps, many, many upgrades, Ashed and irrigation. Call for info, * $229,900 - NEW!!! 4BD/3BA manufactured home on 2.40+/- Acres. Home features a fireplace, island in kitchen and much more!!! Don't let this one slip by! * $300,000 - 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which sets on 5+/- acres. Features a new well and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed and a pond. * 2BD/2BA Home $875.00/Month * 3BD/BA Home $1,200/Month * 4BD/3BA Home $1500.00 Month 't Wi i Home Builders Don't Wait Until Prices Go UP!! Home/Land packages starting at ONLY $207,900 FREE Pre-Qualification with: CHL Home Mortgage, LLC. An Affiliate of Wells Fargo Hlome Mortgage (Sth.),l 2-0012 Visit Our Model Center: 2480 E. State Road 80 Open Everyday 8 - 5:00pmr Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free 866-244-8392 After 5pm by Appt. 3069 NE Beechwood Cir. 3/2/2 $248,630 Choose From.... 2.0% Interest rate mortgage buy down or $3000 toward closing costs on any Specs. Rentals Available Feb. 20, 2007 QB39922 * All Spec Homes Include '% acre home site "Paved Roads **County Water **Tower 9016 Lamkin Cir. 3/2/2 $229,900 Land Available *Few lots left starting @ 29.9K *Owner Financing- NO CREDIT CHECKS ,*'. ,,,'.. _. In l i , i l :',i .u J d . - ,, |I D O 'TIT I Your jg'uideto tihebetdeals T in HendrymT' Countyy!!'^ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 V-iCR F C -MVsL.F- Jeep - ,,=,,,D- -" B I F D FIVE SrAR 60000 V y I ll III' MI I kD I ,-: '05 ACURATL STK 711028A..................... . ............. 2 4, -9 '94 BUICK SKYLINE $2 9 | STK#7334A ... ............. ............ ...... ... 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KE": wIu~gv~ - ~ - STORE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM - 9PM * SATURDAY: 8:30AM - 9PM * SUNDAY: 11AM - 6PM I RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO "CHECKED, INSPECTED AND GUARANTEED ; SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS OFFERS EXPIRE DATE OF PUBLICATION. MUST PRESENT THIS AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE ADVERTISED OFFERS. ALL OFFERS TO QUALIFIED BUYERS WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SAVINGS BASED OFF ORIGINAL MSRP. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE & FEES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VEHICLES ADVERTISED MAY NOT ALL BE CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES: PLFASE SEE DEALER FOR SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS. ART FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. I IT I I Y j All 1~II AT ir *II , I II Roo Thursday, March 1, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee I .OD~l 11VIIHIES.Ill'i low 7 11 Ilk. , I . ' -I, I Is IJ;l 1 1 11 if 1i 14 311 I 31l':i' I Hl EDUCATION 9 - iCHS student places .N.. "in welding competition Damarian Allen, 10th grade Sarah Espinoza, 9th grade CHS selects students and athletes of the month Clewiston High School has chosen their students and athletes of the month for February 2007. CHS students of the month are students who work hard, put forth great effort in all that they do, are honest, reliable and dependable. Great job to Nicholas Raiola, 11th grade, and Sonia Herrera, also 11th grade. Nicholas and Sonia also set good examples for the rest of the stu- dent body. Athletes of the month for Feb- ruary 2007 are Damarian Allen, 10th grade, and Sarah Espinoza, ninth grade. These hardworking athletes always try their best and School Lunch Menu Hendry County School Board lunch menu for the week of March 1- March 7. Primary Thursday, March 1: Manager's choice Friday, March 2: Turkey sand- wich, baked nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles, peach cup. Monday, March 5: Chicken nuggets, baked beans, dinner roll and mixed fruit. Tuesday, March 6: Tacos with beef, corn, orange juice and oat- meal raisin cookie. Wednesday, March 7: Ham- burgers, American cheese slice, let- tuce, tomato and pickle slice, banana and blue raspberry slush. Secondary Thursday, March 1: Corn dog nuggets, French fries, fresh veg- etable, ranch dressing, peach cup. Friday, March 2: Tacos or ham- burgers, lettuce and tomatoes, corn and fruited jello. Monday, March 5: Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato and pickles, French fries and mixed fruit. Tuesday, March 6: Pepperoni Pizza, tossed salad, corn and orange juice. Wednesday, March 7 Breaded chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, banana and biscuit. School Happenings Central Elementary FCAT has begun The Central Elementary third, fourth, and fifth Grade Students began testing on Monday, Feb. 26, and testing will continue through Friday, March 9. The students, teachers and staff are all working very hard, and the students are trying their best to achieve a good score. If you can be sure your child has a good nights sleep and a good breakfast every morning, this will help him or her do their best. Thank you for your support! Movie Night - Friday, March 30 Please save this date on your calendar for our next movie night. We will be showing the movie "Happy Feet." The movie is open to all families and students in our area. Please contact the school at (863) 983-1550, or stop by the school's office, if you are interest- ed in attending. A student must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult relative. always put forth extra effort in both practices and events. Damarian and Sarah are definitely team leaders who are also hon- est, reliable and dependable. Congratulation to these athletes! School News in Brief CMS conducting FCAT FCT Reading, Math, Science and the NRT are being given beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 through Friday, March 9, to all grades at Clewiston Middle School. We encourage you to I make sure your child is in atten- dance during testing days. Attendance is very important during this time. We also encourage you to be sure that your child eats a good breakfast before coming to school. Research shows that students who eat breakfast in the morn- ing perform better in school than those who do not. CMS administration offers a word of caution - the State Department of Education has stated that having any electronic device (cell phone, IPOD, MP3, etc.) on during testing could be cause for invalidation of the stu- dent's test. Please discuss this with your child and caution him/her regarding this. Administration and faculty at CMS would like every student to do the best possible on the test- ing. With help from parents and student effort, we can see great success! CMS to hold SAC meeting Clewiston Middle School will hold a meeting of the School Advisory Council on Monday, March 12, in the Conference Room in the Administration Building. All interested are invit- ed and encouraged to attend. This committee meets monthly and is involved in School Improvement. Please call (863) 983-1530 for more information. La pr6xima reunion del Con- sejo Escolat ser. el Lunes 12 de Marzo a las 5:15 pm en el Salbn de Conferencias del Edificio de la Direcci6n. Todos interesados son bienvenidos para asistir. FBLA plans car wash and bake sale The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Clewiston Middle School will be having a Car Wash and Bake Sale in the front of the school on March 3. It will begin at 8 a.m. Donations will be greatly appreciated. Free Tutoring available If your child attends Eastside Elementary, Westside Elemen- tary, Central Elementary or Clewiston middle School, he or she may be eligible for free after- school tutoring. For more infor- mation, call (863) 674-4108. Scholarship applicants wanted If you know of a young person pursuing a college degree with the goal of working in Florida's fruit and vegetable industry, please let that student know about the Syn- genta Crop Protection Scholar- ship. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded at FFVAs 63rd Annual Convention. To learn how to apply, contact Martha Tucker at (321) 214-5200 or via email at martha.tucker@ffva.com. CLEWISTON - Justin Robin- son, a senior at Clewiston High School traveled to Jacksonville on Feb. 17, to compete in the Third. Annual Welding Competi- tion at Tulsa Welding School (TWS). Forty-two high school seniors from several states com- peted for pries which included a full scholarship valued at $12,000 for first place. The contestants were given a set of blueprints and the materi- al and tools needed to complete the project. The time limit was just one hour. Each weld was inspected and tested by the judges. Justin placed fourth and received a torch set valued at , $1,000 and a $500 scholarship. The mission of Tulsa Welding School is to produce "world class welders and welding inspectors." TWS trains its grad- uates for the skills, knowledge and workplace attitudes essen- tials to enter the profession of welding. They are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Justin plans to attend the school this fall. His dad, David Robinson, accompanied him to the competition. I Save money on your favorite grocery items. ft. I I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online!. w ,cI �^^ ^ y^ ^ y I I nszap.COm Community Links. Individual Voices. STOP LEG CRAMPS BEFORE THEY STOP YOU. Tripe Calcium M~ '.. 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I -- Submitted/CES On the honor roll Central Elementary Principal Mrs. Springfield and the third grade teachers congratulate the 3rd grade students on achieving "A/B" Honor Roll Status for the 2nd quarter. (Note: a picture for the 3rd grade "A" Honor Roll students was not available for publication, but these students were recognized as well, with their names published in a previous edition of the newspaper.) Submit rted; CES Congratulations for hard work Central Elementary Principal Mrs. Springfield and the second grade teachers congratu- late the second graders on achieving "A/B" Honor Roll Status for the 2nd quarter. Submitted/CES 'A' honor roll Central Elementary Principal Mrs. Springfield and the second grade teachers congratu- late the second graders on achieving "A" Honor Roll Status for the 2nd quarter. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 Arrest Report This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone who is listed here and who is later found not guilty, or has the charges against them dropped, is welcome to inform the newspaper. We will confirm the information and print it. Western Palm Beach County Belle Glade * Elouise Lonnette Morgan, 29, of Southwest Fifth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 20, by PBSO on a warrant charg- ing her with four counts of fraud - impersonation - use of identifi- cation of another without con- sent - $5,000 or more and fraud - swindle - obtaining property - under $20,000. She is being held on no bond. * Cornelius Duvar Davis, 26, of Southwest Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 21, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with burglary with assault or battery; weapon offense - missile into dwelling, vehicle, building or aircraft; aggravated battery using a deadly weapon and criminal mischief with property damage over $200 - under $1,000. He is being held on no bond. * Eloy Villarreal, 18, of South- west 14th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 21, by PBSO and charged with carrying a con- cealed weapon or firearm and possession of marijuana - not more than 20 grams. He is being held without bond. * Gerald Hodges, 25, of West A Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 21, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with bur- glary of a structure, conveyance unarmed without persons inside; larceny - petit theft first degree - $100-$300 and criminal mischief with property damage over $200 under $1,000. * DeWayne U. Hale, 29, of Southwest C Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 21, by Department of Probations and charged with violation of proba- tion - street violation - grand theft of a dwelling; grand theft of a motor vehicle; two counts of dealing in stolen property and robbery by sudden snatching without a firearm or weapon. He is being held under no bond. * William McKinzie, 70, of Southwest Avenue. D, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb 22. ,y PBSOCon ar, atic.e bench-'.ar- tmht charging hirnm \.ith failure L'.I appea ,:Io a flon\ offensens, lail- .fe t: appear lor arraignment -. :.peialing a %.ehicl-e while license revoked - habitual offender. He remains in custody with bond set at $10,000. * Charles Ezzie Byrd, 56, of Southwest Fifth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 22, by PBSO and charged with failure to appear for felony offense - fail- ure to appear for status check on May 24, 2006 for charges of driv- ing while license suspended, can- celed or revoked; safety belt vio- lation. He is being held without bond. * LaShonsa Kennedy, 20, of Northwest 11th, Belle Glade, was arrested o Feb. 23, by PBSO on a warrant charging her with viola- tion of probation - domestic vio- lence; failure to appear for misde- meanor offense and failure to appear for status check - battery. No bond was set. * Terrance Singleton, 21, of Northwest 10th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 23, by PBSO and charged with a weapon offense - missile into dwelling, vehicle, building or air- craft with property damage - criminal mischief - $200 or more. He was later released into super- vised release program. * Alfred Akeem Johnson, 18, of Southwest Avenue B, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 23, by PBSO and charged with resist- ing officer - obstruction without violence; possession of marijua- na - not more than 20 grams and simple assault on an officer. He was later released on his own recognizance. * Willie Javaris Hamilton, 23, of Southwest Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 23, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with violation of probation - aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill; possession of weapon - short barreled gun, rifle or machine gun. No bond was set. * Tamika Renee Bradley, 30, of Palm Glades Drive, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 23, by PBSO on a warrant charging her with obstructing justice - intimidating or threatening vic- tim, witness or informant and also a charge of battery. No bond was set. * Aaron G. Johnson, 24, of Southwest Avenue C, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 23, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with obstructing justice - intimidating or threatening vic- tim, witness or informant and also a charge of possession of coc a, . r l6,-ed on a sureM .." I -WO." * J us JetV1, 22, ol South esi 'th Street, Belle Glade, \\as arrested on Feb. 24, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with failure to appear on domestic battery charges involv- ing bodily harm. No bond was set. Must first appear. * Aaron Germiles Johnson, 24, of Southwest Avenue C, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 24, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with obstruction of justice by threatening or intimidating a wit- ness, victim or informant. No bond was set. * Dennis Lee Bailey, 35, of Northwest Second Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 25, by PBSO on an active Dade Coun- ty warrant charging him with knowingly driving while license suspended. He is being held on $5,000 bond. * Caronita Bailey, 21, of South- west Seventh Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Feb. 26, by PBSO and charged with domestic bat- tery. No bond was set. Frazier Court, Pahokee, was arrested on Feb. 26, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with aggravated battery - using a deadly weapon. He is being held on no bond. South Bay * Thurlynne Dewayne Ben- niefield, 24, of Northwest Second Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on Feb. 21, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with driving while license suspended - habitual offender; resisting officer with vio- lence, criminal mischief with property damage - $200 to under $1,000; battery on an officer, fire- fighter or EMT and crimes against person - corrupt by threat of pub- lic servant or family. He is being held without bond. * Robert Del Bennett, 18, of Southwest 11th Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on Feb. 23, by rOrP '/n nnfi �hnrrtatq l.,:itl nr^/<^^i_ ruary 23, and charged with pos- session of drugs-marijuana over 20 grams or a controlled sub- stance without a prescription. Nicholas Reed of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. * Jeremy Michael Miller, 32, of Clewiston, was arrested February 22, and charged with possession of drugs-marijuana over 20 grams or a controlled substance without a prescription. Michael Stevens of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. * Chris Albert Johnson, 33, of West Palm Beach, was arrested February 21, and charged with probation violation for a felony. Teresa Helmlinger of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. * Linda D. Milton, 47, of Clewiston, was arrested February 21, on a warrant and charged with probation violation for a * Mercedes Cabrera, 38, of LaBelle, was arrested on Feb. 20, by Glades County Detectives and charged with producing marijua- na and trafficking marijuana in excess of 25 pounds or 300 plants. She is being held on $250,000 bond. * Gilberto Fernandez, 36, of LaBelle, was.arrested on Feb. 20 by Glades County Detectives and charged with producing marijua- na and trafficking marijuana in excess of 25 pounds or 300 plants. He is being held on $250,000 bond. * Osvaldo Jorge, 45, of LaBelle, was arrested on Feb. 20, by Glades County Detectives and charged with producing marijua- na and displaying a weapon. He is being held on $200, 000 bond. * Daniel Cardenas-Cota, 30, of Okeechobee, was arrested on Feb. 21, by FHP Trooper and charged with driving while license Pahokeesion ofmarijuana with intent to felony. Sabrena Thomas of the suspended. He was later released Angedria Devine Handley, 22, sell, possession of marijuana over Hendry County Sheriff's Office on a $2,500 surety bond. of Fern Street, Pahokee, was 20 grams and resisting officer by was the arresting officer. *Donald Driver, 34, of Moore arrested on Feb. 21, by PBSO and fleeing and eluding law enforce- * Barry Shea, 42, of Clewiston, Haven was arrested on Feb. 21, by charged with three counts of ment officer with lights and siren was arrested February 19, and FHP Trooper and charged with fraud impersonation - use of active. He was later released on a charged with burglary with aggravated battery; leaving the identification of another without surety bond. assault or battery. Rick Allen scene of an accident with injuries consent - $5,000 or more and Shephard of the Hendry County and leaving the scene of an acci- one count fraud - swindle to Canal Point Sheriff's Office was the arresting dent with property damage. He obtain property - under $20,000. * John Pringle, 48, of Okee- officer, was later released on an $11,500 NO bond was set. chobee Avenue, Canal Point, was Glades County s Crystal Smith, 29, of Okee- getffeCircy Mllinse, Pahokee,w of Pad- arrested on Feb. 25, by PBSO on a * Roberto Charris, 37, of chobee, was arrested on Feb. 22, ed on Feb. 22Circle, Pahokee, BSOon an out warrant charging him with aggra Ocala, was arrested on Feb. 19, and charged with four counts of of con Feb.nt 22, Orane County) an out war-ted assault with a deadly on an active warrant for violation confinement of animals without raf count - burglary of a dwelling withy)war- weapon without intent to kill of probation. He was later sufficient food and water. She was assault or battery; robbery with a criminal misc than - over $ 200 N released on a $1,500 cash bond. later released on an $8,000 surety firearm; aggravated assault with damage - less than $1,000. No * Ellen Pickett, 24, of Palmdale . bond. a firearm; grand theft third on was sewas arrested on Feb. 19, on an * Eduardo Bartolon, 34, of degree; criminal mischief with Hendry County active Hendry County warrant, Moore Haven, was arrested on damage of over $1,000; trespass resisting officer without violence Feb. 22, by Glades County Sher- on school grounds; burglary of a and giving false identification to iff's Deputy and charged with conveyance; grand theft of a Clewiston law enforcement. She was later possession of cocaine. He was motor vehicle; grand theft of * Carlos Bautista Hernandez, turned over to Hendry County. being held on $5,000 bond. $100 or more from a dwelling; 24, of Clewiston, was arrested reckless driving causing damage February 25, and charged with Comimunity News to property; failure to appear for fleeing/eluding the police. Orlan-Cy Nws_________ pre-trial conference - Bond for- do Torres of the Hendry County feited. Sheriff's Office was the arresting Pahokee High Agricultural Classifications are * Sonny Johnson, 47, of West officer. not transferable. Fifth Trail, Pahokee, was arrested * Luis Avila, 34, of Homestead, plans '82 reunion New owners of agricultural on Feb. 23, by PBSO and charged was arrested February 25, on a It is time to prepare for the lands must apply in order to with cruelty. towards a child - warrant and charged with failure graduating class of 1982 to cele- receive an agricultural classifica- aggravated abuse. He was later to appear for a felony. Sabrena brate! All classmates from the tion released on a supersedeas bond. Thomas of the Hendry: County graduating class of 1982 can con- If the status of the land * Denarious Jones, 18, of Sheriff's Office was the arresting tact Lawanda Harris as soon as. changes, in any way, it is the Pope Court, Pahokee, was arrest- officer. possible at (561) 924-7381. responsibility of the taxpayer to ed on Feb. 25, by PBSO and * Jose Vincente Yanez, 38, of notify our office. charged with failure to appear on Clewiston, was arrested February Ag classification The absolute deadline for filing a written promise to appear; fail- 24, and charged with aggravated an application is March 1. Please ure to appear for case disposition assault with a deadly weapon deadline approaches note, new guidelines have been : battery. No bond was set. without intent to kill and carrying Kristina A. Kulpa, Hendry adopted for the upcoming 2007 * Ingrid Johnson, 45, of a concealed weapon. Keith Ben- County Property Appraiser, taxyear. If you have any questions Rardin Avenue, Pahokee, was netl of the Hendrv County Sher- announces that the deadline for or concerns regarding Agricultur- * arrested on.Feb, 26ti,:v.Q.O:, .'s Office 1was thleva.nstfrh.olfi-r fie'Agriculture Classification is -al.si.ifi calioa .pease feel free to a w\\auant.charging'her .ilh-sale E-e. - ast approaching . eonf('.-. office' at 863)-&75l of cocaine withini n l.,,[JQ,(La, l .L. *e James CaineranPage, 8, -of Do',obu Have a-Commercial Ag 5.Ti.0^isit our- "eb site-'at place of worship'. Sh'e %as Moore Haven, was arrested Feb- Business' w\vw\.hendr\prop org. ordered held without bond * Mathis Lee Anderson, 18, of ., . ...... County to open Auxiliary Deputy class HENDRY COUNTY,- Sheriff enforcement and many members Applicants must be a minimum of Ronnie Leehasarinnounced appli- have moved into an exciting 21 years of age with no felony cations are now being accepted career in law enforcement after convictions and a good driving for the 2007 Auxiliary Deputy beginning in the Auxiliary. sherifff record. Class size is limited and Class that is being scheduled for Lee stated that the Hendry County those interested should apply October. Class application cut-off Sheriff's Office pays the cost of early. For additional information date is Friday, June 29. The Auxil- the class which will be held at the including an application, please iary plays an important role in law sheriff's office training facility, call Nick Smith at (863) 673-6106. 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A N LI MI * 1 '' F Thursday, March 1, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Leadership program continues success By Janice Groves HENDRY/GLADES COUNTY - Another successful session has been put to rest as the Lead- ership Hendy and Glades Coun- ties' "Pioneer" Class' inaugural season met its halfway mark Wednesday, Feb. 21. The twenty participants began their Health and Educa- tion Day at the Port LaBelle Inn for breakfast, sponsored by Sea- coast National Bank and Lang- ford Ford. The class members then were introduced to a panel of educators in both Hendry and Glades counties. Barbara Saun- ders, Executive Director of South- west Florida, Early Learning Coalition; Lucinda Kelley, Dean of Education at the LaBelle Cam- pus of Edison College; Tom Con- nor, Superintendent of Hendry County Schools,; Scott Bass, Glades County Schools; and Nor- man "Sonny" Hughes, Executive Director of the Education Center of Southwest Florida provided an informative and in-depth picture of opportunities and challenges facing the Hendry and Glades counties education systems. A tour of the Edison campus in LaBelle, hosted by Lucinda Kelley and the LaBelle High School campus, hosted by Jen- nifer Milligan and Aaron Dyes, both students at LaBelle High School, and Daniel Gilbertson, LaBelle High School Principal filled the rest of the morning. A cafeteria lunch at the high school was enjoyed by the class before they headed to Moore Haven to visit the Glades County School Board. Mr. Scott Bass gave a tour of the executive offices and School Board Member, Janet Story, provided the joys, rewards and challenges of being a school board member. Being Health and Education Day, the group switched to the health portion of the day for the afternoon. A short tour and infor- mation presentation of the Glades County Health Depart- ment preceded a trip to the Hendry County Regional Medical Center where a tour of the 56 year old facility was hosted by Sue Sealey. The group wrapped up the day by listening to a panel of rep- resentatives from the Hendry County Health Department including: Pat Dobbins Executive Nursing Director; Lynn Thomas, Business Manager; Judy Paskvan, Program Director for Healthy Families; and Keith Legg, Environmental Health. Joe Hosick, Executive Director Hendry Glades Mental Health; INI/Ideybis Gonzalez Gift for Explorers Sheriff Lee accepts a $1,000 donation from Clewiston Wal-Mart's Store Manager Mitch Brick for the Sheriff's Office Explorer program on Thursday, Feb. 15. The sheriff happily accepted the donation. inches tall and weighs approxi- mately 160 pounds. Miller is also known as "I do" and "Do Boy" and his last know residence was Southwest Avenue B in Belle Glade. He is wanted on felony charges of violation of probation - robbery. Anyone with information on this wanted fugitive is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers at I (800)-458-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperspbc.com. GLADES COUNTY - On Tues- day, Feb. 20, a Glades County Sheriff's Deputy was conducting routine security checks within the Port LaBelle area. During the security checks, the deputy noticed a strong odor of marijua- na from within a specific resi- dence. The deputy contacted the Criminal Investigation Division, and relayed his findings. 'The Criminal Investigations Division began their investigation which -led to obtaining a search warrant for the residence located on Warm Court. The search warrant led investigators to find 9 grown marijuana plants and approxi- mately 50 pounds of processed marijuana. Also inside the residence, investigators arrested two sus- pects, Mercedes Alpiza Cabrera, 38 and Gilberto Hernandez Lopez, 36. Both were taken into custody and charged with cultiva- tion of marijuana and trafficking of marijuana. While detectives were at work on the first suspected "grow house," they located a second possible suspect residence. With a search warrant, detec- tives searched the second home in the same area on Saturn Circle and found 65 marijuana plants growing inside the home. Detec- tives arrested Osualdo Jorge, 45 and he also was taken into cus- tody and charged with cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana. All three suspects were trans- ported to the Glades County Jail. . Crime Stoppers MRI at Hendry Regional Medical Center Hendry Regional Medical Cen- ter, in an effort to improve access to high-tech diagnostic imaging, is pleased to announce that it now offers MRI services. The new, state-of-the art GE MRI 1.5T High-speed unit will be available every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MRIs can greatly assist your doctor in detecting and diagnos- ing diseases and other problems in their early stages by creating detailed images of internal bodily structures. For more information, doctors' offices may call Hendry Regional Medical Center, at (863) 902-3061. The Palm Beach County Sher- iff's Office is seeking assistance from the pub- lic in locating the following wanted fugi- tive. Oscar Miller, age 60, is a black male, with black hair and brown eyes. Oscar He is 5 feet, 9 Miller ul inaugural season Dr. James Forbes, M.D., and The leadership program will con- Craig Cudworth, Hospital tinue in March with a Growth Administrator were panelists dis- Management Day, April for Water cussing hospital and medical and Environmental Issues Day, services. and May for a Civic and Cultural Ms. Glenda Wilson, Director Day. A Graduation and Recogni- of the Hendry County Regional tion event will take place in June. Medical Center Foundation, and Facilitators and participants will Neftali Fernandez, MD, both be recognized for their contribu- members of the "Pioneer" Class tion to make this inaugural year a for the Leadership Hendry and suction to make thPlans inaugureal year ang Glades Counties, provided their success. Plans are already being expertise in helping coordinate made for next year. If you are the panelists and their sessions. interested in participating, spon- Both counties are becoming scoring or facilitating a portion of actively involved as this program the Leadership Hendry & Glades progresses with experts in their Counties program, contact Jan- disciplines providing information ice Groves at (863)-675-6007 for to enhance the subject of the day. more information. Revisions in federal radio regulations affect amateurs By Rev. Samuel S. Thomas, W3ALE, PIO-BLARC CLEWISTON - Effective Feb. 23, changes were made in the Federal Communications Com- mission regulations that affected radio amateurs. For the first time since the inception of radio licens- ing, Morse code requirements have been dropped. This means that persons seeking to be licensed as radio amateurs will no longer have to take tests to demonstrate their ability to oper- ate in code. For some years now, there has been a discontinuation of code use by the military and the commercial radio communi- ty. Today, a more innovative means of using "code" has come into place by the coupling of digi- tal technology and radio broad- casting and the former means of communication by Morse code is not as nearly widespread as it once was. The Federal radio spectrum still maintains frequencies restricted for the use of code transmissions, although a second change also was instituted on the 23rd of February, expanding the portions of the amateur radio spectrum that permits use of voice transmissions. In the past, some persons interested in amateur radio as a hobby and as a means of serving their communities in times of dis- asters felt restricted by code requirements; feeling that they could not sufficiently master this language to pass the required tests. With the elimination of the code requirement, it is now possi- ble to obtain any of the various classes of amateur licenses by passing the written question-and- answer tests that are provided. The Clewiston area, as well as the other areas around Lake Okee- chobee, has sufficient numbers of volunteer examiners to provide for licensure tests to those who are interested in becoming radio amateurs, as well as providing resources or referrals to classes, materials and means of self-study to prepare for the exams, Interested persons can contact the Big Lake Amateur Radio Club for more information, assistance or referral to sources to help get underway in a rewarding and useful pastime. For more information, contact the club, which meets the last Monday of each month at Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston, at 7:30 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling (863) 983- 7960 in Clewiston. I:i lk -JTT I I. IT - S I -f' I -F I L': - 1I How PL cresabou th peole ad eviromen To meet a growing demand for electricity and provide a diverse fuel mix ensuring a reliable supply of electricity, Florida Power & Light is proposing to build an advanced technology coal plant. The proposed plant will also meet a demand for strict environmental and public health protection. Florida Power & Lighlt studied coal-fired power plants around the world and selected the best-proven technology for the proposed FPL Glades Power Park. This plant design will be the most advanced coal generation tech- nology ever developed in the United States and is raising the bar for the industry. This new generation of coal- fired power plants offers a modern, environmentally safe and efficient approach to producing electricity. The extraordinary controls on.mercury emissions planned for the FPL Glades Power Park are an example of the care and commitment to protecting public health and the environment. Strict mercury emission limits for power plants were adopted in the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Mercury Rule of 2005. The FPL Glades Power Park will not only meet the EPA's new, strict limit but will be 50 percent below that limit for mercury emissions. Mercury does not pose a health risk in the air we breathe; rather, it becomes a concern when it builds up in the food chain. When mercury from the air gets into water bodies, it can be converted to a form called methylmercury and accumulate in fish. Because of its very low emissions, the FPL Glades Power Park will not contribute to health concerns from methylmercury in the region. Area residents can continue to enjoy fish caught locally in the same quantities they do now. Advanced Mercury Controls Planned for the FPL Glades Power Park To achieve this level of protection, the most modern, proven pollution control technologies will be brought to Glades County with the construc- tion of the FPL Glades Power Park. Overall, emissions of mercury in the United States from man-made sources already have fallen by more than 45 percent since passage of the earlier Clean Air Act amendments in 1990. With the stricter Mercury Rule of 2005, this trend of Mercury reductions is expected to continue. FPL Glades Power Park's modern technology helps to continue that trend. Mercury is a naturally occurring element in rocks and soil and also can be found in fuels such as coal and oil. The amount of mercury in coal is typically similar to the amount that is already found in Florida soils. FPL will use an extensive array of proven' emissions-control equipment that enhances the removal of mercury at each step of the process so the amount of mercury in the local environment from the power plant will be indistin- guishable from what already exists naturally and from other sources. As part of FPL's continuing focus on public health and environmental protection, we will monitor air emissions from the FPL Glades Power Park 24 hours a day to ensure the protection of both the environment and the health of people and wildlife in the region. FPL is committed to a long-term partnership with the communities where our facilities are located. The Glades region will be no exception. We want community involvement throughout the planning stages of this project. If you have additional questions about the pollution-control technologies, please call us at (888) 256-2206. For more information about the FPL Glades Power Park visit us online at www.fpl.com/gladespower. FPLO POWERING TODAY. EMPOWERING TOMORROW." Deputy hunch leads to drug busts Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 I i Community News Scout meetings announced Pack 667 meets every Thursday evening from 7 until 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on West Arcade Avenue across from Woodworks Park. New Scouts and returning Scouts are always wel- come. Personal Property Returns mailed Your Property Appraiser, Kristi- na A. Kulpa, wants you to know that Tangible Personal Property Returns (DR405) have been mailed out for 2007 for all Busi- nesses in Hendry County. If your business has changed in statues it- is important that our offices be notified before the filing deadline of April 1, 2007. If your mailing address, business name, physical location has changed it is impor- tant that we be notified to avoid correspondence being sent to an erroneous site. It is also important that we update our records so that your account isn't penalized up to 25 percent for not filing. If you need further time to file your return, an extension request needs to be submitted before March 19. If you did not receive a DR405 return and are currently in business please come to our offices to request one or at your accoun- tant's office. If you are an exempt organiza- tion you are also required to file. Your reported value helps show our county's growth. Any further assistance concerning your Tangi- ble Personal Property, please call our Tangible Property Department at (863)-675-5270. Lifeguard training to open Want to be a lifeguard? Sign up for Red Cross Lifeguard training. The first meeting will be held on March 27, at 5 p.m. at the Clewiston Youth Center. Ages 16 and up are welcome. The cost is $150 per per- son with starting pay at $9 per hour. Call (863) 983-1492 to sign up. Alzheimer's support group meets The Alzheimer's support group will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call Palm Terrace of Clewiston at (863) 983-5123. Emotions Anonymous meets locally Emotions Anonymous meets at Palm Terrace Nursing Home, 301 South Gloria Street, from 4 to 5 p.m. each Thursday. Are you a blogger? Get a newszap link! The Clewiston News is looking to broaden its listing of "Columnists & Bloggers" atwww.newszap.com. . More and more people are start- ing blogs - including business peo- ple, support groups, and 'individu- als with an opinion on the day's news or culture. If you are a local blogger who would like to be listed, please visit http://www2.newszap.com/blogs/ request.htm and fill in the form. In addition to the link, the news- paper will consider publishing timely postings as news or com- mentaries on its pages. Free finance and housing advice Free finance and housing assis- tance information is available to assist the citizens of the community in getting practical and helpful information on Credit Restoration, How to raise your CREDIT SCORE, Shopping for the right Mortgage, Minority Grants, Grant Writing, Housing Assistance Programs, Free Credit Report *first time homebuy- ers. Spanish translation is available. For more information, please con- tact CW Baxter (863) 983-6554 or Teresa Sanders (863) 233-1350 Homeowners association meets Pioneer Homeowners Associ- ation and Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held every sec- ond Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Guardian Ad Litem volunteers needed Are you flexible, open-minded and interested in advocating for a child? Only 60 percent of Lee, Col- lier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry County children taken from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect have a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to pro- tect their interests. A GAL volun- teer has the opportunity to be a champion for an abused, neglect- ed or abandoned child in court and within the community, strong- ly supported by program staff. For information, to apply, or to ask how your business or organization can help, call Jackie at (239) 533- 1425 or (866) 341-1GAL. The next Guardian Ad Litem training class starts in Fort Myers on Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18). In addition to 28 hours of class- room instruction, volunteers must put in two hours of court- room observation. . Volunteer position available A volunteer position available as a Court appointed Juvenile Arbitra- tor for the Twentieth Circuit in LaBelle. The court is responsible for imposing sanctions on first time juvenile offenders.. If interested, please call (239) 458-7088. Diabetes education classes offered Free Diabetes Education classes are being offered at Hendry Region- al Medical Center. Call Toni at (863) 983-1123 for more information. Stop the, violence services The Hendry and Glades Domestic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing services, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic/sexual vio- lence in our community. The meetings rotate between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved in the council or for information about meeting dates and times, please call Abuse Coun- cil and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension (REACT): (863) 674- 1811, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. to speak with an advocate. CREW seeks donations The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking donations of building materials and supplies, including lumber, nails and drywall, to assist residents with repairs and contin- ued clean up efforts in the after- math of Hurricane Wilma. Donations, including monetary contributions, are tax deductible. For more information, come by our office at 121 Central Avenue rear entrance or email CREW- headquarters@aol.com or phone (863) 983-2390. New times set for AA meetings Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are now held at Community Pres- byterian Church, 417 Royal Palm Avenue, on Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. as well as Fridays and Saturdays from 7-8 p.m. Meetings also take place on Thursdays at the Palm Ter- race Nursing Home, 301 S. Gloria Street, from 4-5 p.m. Meetings also take place on Mondays and Thurs- days at 7 p.m. at Clewiston Gospel Ministries Church, 5 miles south on Flaghole Road. Free services to help elders Center for Independent Living will be doing outreach on a regular basis at the Moore Haven, Clewis- ton, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon until 2:30 p.m. You can contact Tera or Linda at the Center for Independent Living at (941) 766-8333.in Charlotte County to find out the days that they will be available in those areas. Bronson urges homeowners to prevent termite infestation TALLAHASSEE - Florida Agri- culture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is warning Florida homeowners that termite swarming season has begun and they need to protect their homes from an infestation. Termites cause millions of dollars, in damage to houses in Florida everyvear. Swarming season occurs when termites begin to "swarm" or leave their colonies to search for new nesting sites. Many homeowners discover thai they have a termite problem when they find termite swarmers (winged, black insects about 1/4-inch long) in their homes. Although termites can be found throughout Florida, at least half of the homes in this state have no ter- mite protection. The Department regulates and licenses pest control companies and conducts regular inspections to ensure the business- Weapon Continued From Page 1 tion, the officer noticed after enter- ing the communications division to complete the paperwork on the case that his firearm was missing from his utility belt. The officer quickly went back to the scene and started to search for the gun with another officer. The police department called in mem- bers of the fire department to help Plan Continued From Page 1 Tracy Mullins, Director of Plan- ning and Design for MJA Consult- ing, LLC, explained the importance of the CRA plan to the city council. The CRA will create a plan for the city to follow heading into the next three decades, with expected updates every five to ten years depending on economic or popu- lation changes that may be occur- ring in the city. es are adhering to the rules and regulations governing pesticides. Consumers can contact the Department's Division of Agricul- tural Envirtnmental Services to find out whether a pest control company is properly licensed and to find out how many consumer complaints have been filed against, a particular business.: "Most pest control operations in Florida-have the proper training and have good business practices," Mr. Bronson said. "But there are unlicensed companies out there, and when you are dealing with something as. serious as termite infestations you want to be sure the business is following the law, and that employees are properly trained and provide effective and safe pest control." The two types of termites that are predominant in Florida are sub- terranean termites, which live in soil search for the missing firearm, but the gun was not found. The next day, officers received information from a source that a resident of the mobile home park had information about the gun's whereabouts. After taking several leads and speaking to a few witnesses, Offi- cer Clay came in contact with the person who reportedly bought the firearm from her own nephew, a minor, for $400. After speaking to the aunt, Offi- Mr. Mullins also stressed to the audience the importance of getting input and suggestions from the general community regarding the CRA plan. Several planned public hearings in the future will give resi- dents a chance to offer ideas that may be included in the plan. "We are seeking input to facili- tate a vision and establish strategies for the visions implementation" Mr. Mullins said, noting that the CRA plan is now in its beginning stages. The second phase of the plan will include hiring consultants or a consulting firm to identify the and attack structures from the ground up, and drywood termites, which can live in wood in a building and can go undetected until they cause extensive, visible damage. Licensed pest management profes- sionals have the expertise to inspect buildings and treat them to prevent an infestation or provide treatment when the insects are found. Steps that consumers can take to protect their homes from this destructive pest are: , * Remove wood piles and other cellulose sources from areas under and nex'to their homes. * Have an annual inspection of their homes by a licensed profes- sional pest control company. e Direct water sources, such as air conditioner drip lines and roof downspouts, away from the struc- ture's foundation. * When purchasing homes, carefully check the termite protec- cer Clay was able to retrieve his weapon and place the juvenile under arrest. The minor was charged with grand theft of a firearm, dealing in stolen property and depriving a police officer of means of protection. He was taken to the Hendry County jail and later transported to Department of Juvenile Justice' in Fort Myers. Staff Writer Ideybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. various projects the city will undertake, as well as prepare or design the avenues to making the projects a reality. Already, city leaders are look- ing forward to working on the plan and setting the blueprint for how the city will progress going into the future. "This plan is the road to success and redevelopment for the city of Clewiston," said Clewiston City Manager Wendell Johnson. Staff Writer Ideybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. tion history of the home. * Obtain a termite protection contract and renew it annually. Mr. Bronson said consumers also need to be sure to read a ter- mite protection contract before signing it. Some contracts only require that the company retreat a home if termites are found. Bron- son says it's better to have a "retreat and. repair" contract, which requires the pest control business, to repair any damage caused by ter- mites after a home has been inspected and treated. All Floridians are urged to, take advantage of information available from the Department about how to protecttheir homes and businesses against this destructive pest. Infor- mation is available from the Department's web site http://www.FloridaTermiteHelp.or g or by calling 1-800-HELPFLA (1- 800-435-7352). Steer Continued From Page 1 Friday, March 23. The two students responsible for the steer were members of Doc Keen's Youth Stock pro- gram. They both jumped at the opportunity to honor the doc- tor's memory. They both remember the doctor to be a caring, passionate teacher. Jamar Boykin has been with Hendry County Cattle Club since the age of eight. "I wanted to give back some of the things Doc Keen did for me," said Jamar. "It makes me feel good doing this fund raiser just because I know it's going to help someone get into college," he added. Beside the fundraiser, Jamar has his own steers that he has raised and will be selling at the fair, which will help pay for his own college tuition. StaffWriterldeybis Goonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. Bingo night change announced Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 is proud to announce that they will be playing bingo on Thursday nights as opposed to Monday nights. All are welcome to come and play; cash prizes awarded. Pro- ceeds also go to helping local stu- dents obtain scholarship opportu- nities. Early birds start at 6:30 p.m. with regular games starting at 7:30 p.m. Help us to help others because "Elks care-Elks share." Addiction recovery help Narconon reminds parents that during the summer months, chil- dren are more apt to let boredom set in and drugs and alcohol can work into their lives. To help your child this summer, learn to recognize the signs of drug and alcohol addiction and get the help they need. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, call Narconon. NARCONON offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referrals to rehabilitation cen- ters nationwide by calling 1-800- 468-6933 or logging onto www.stopaddiction.com. Ladies Auxiliary host Wednesday dinner The VFW Post 4185 Ladies Aux- iliary serves dinner every Wednes- day. Dinners are served from 6 until 8 p.m. The cost is $6 and the public is invited to eat in or take out. A dif- ferent meal is served each Wednes- day. Please call (863) 983-9748 to order or to find out the menu for the month. CREWneeds volunteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist resi- dents with repairs and continued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, drywall installers and other trade skills are needed, as well as, anyone willing to lend a hand! For more information, come by our office at 121 Central Ave. rear entrance or email CREWheadquarters@aol.com or phone (863) 983-2390. YOU'VE ONLY GOT ONE PAIR WE . FAMILY EYE CARE (863) 675-0761 ]D),,T,,C,, ]LAND SERVICES TOWN .COUNTRY Sn Q I a . MrI . E n M E T C n NT E R 'Mobile Home, Home Supplies & Hardware Doors * Windows * Vanities * Siding * Skirting * Shuters. Tools * Building Supplies * Plumbing * Electrical Jack N. Estes - Owner 863-983-3000 111 S. San Benito St, Clewiston Cell: 228-6916 Richard K. Sullivan and Associates, LLC 1 Matthew B. 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Instead, the program may end up helping people who don't have the means to post bond "but don't need to be sitting in jail, tak- ing the space of a more danger- ous individual," the judge said. Judge Sloan said he took two days working closely with staff to pore over detailed information regarding the number of inmates in jail for first-, second- and third- degree felonies and misde- meanors, in an effort to find a long-term solution to the issue. Mr. Jameson finds fault in that. "All the time he spent working on this program, he could have been spending it adjudicating court cases and saving the county money," Mr. Jameson told com- missioners. County Attorney Mark Lapp, currently serving as interim coun- ty administrator, is expected to meet with Judge Sloan to discuss the issue. The proposal is expect- ed to be brought back to county commissioners for final consider- ation at a future meeting. In any event, the judge said he simply wanted to help. 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STK#7305A I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 Preparation and prevention; two parts of getting ready By Rev. Samuel S. Thomas, Ph. D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston We are into the season of Lent in the calendars used by many churches. This is a time of getting ready for Easter, really and it has a long and traditional history. When we expect to have special visitors, we clean house, buy special things to eat, tell friends about who is com- ing over and make a hospitable place for our planned guests. That's what Lent is about too; get- ting ready for a renewed visit by a Resurrected Lord at Easter. Zechariah speaks of his son John, whose ministry was to "go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him (Luke 1:76)." The Old Tes- tament tells us about preparing for the coming of the Lord and the New Testament tells us to prepare for His coming again. I reflected on times I have gotten ready for some- thing; about ministries and how my past experiences helped me with them, about friendships I share and looking forward to time I spend with people who are special to me, about ...... looking ahead at, the changes that I can fore- . see and at what -' + - I am doing to make transi- tions to a new . .. direction in my life. There is also another Samuel S. part of pre- Thomas paredness thatI Thomas consider: prevention. Sometime ago, when I toured the Mercedes- Benz plant and museum in Stuttgart, Germany, we were intro- duced to all of the engineering and technological advances that were made. Then the engineers said that they were not satisfied with build- ing what they thought was the best; they wanted to do something more and devoted their research to safety. They moved from designing cars only to transport, to designing cars that would prevent injury or death in case of an accident. The cars were designed to prepare for something that might never come, but would prevent bad things from happening if it did. Today, our cars are "prepared" for the future with air bags and restraints; to "prevent" what might happen even if we don't think much about them each time we get in. Accident prevention is also preparation. We are likewise encouraged to do "preventive maintenance;" service today to keep things going in the future. Likewise, medicine works to heal people and discover cures for what ails us; but there is also that growing concern for pre- ventive medicine. That's equally important; the other side of the coin in keeping us from needing healing in the first place. We pre- pare for the future by preventing global warming today with all of its consequences. Spiritually, our habits of worship, our moments of devotion, or prayers that we say regularly, our doing good- are pre- ventive too. They give us the inward direction that carries us when crises occur or when tragedy strikes. My habits of prayer go before me when I am called upon, sometimes very suddenly, to offer a blessing or to pray with someone who is suffering or has had a seri- ous setback. I was reading an old English prayer the other day and the word "prevent" was used. In the older version, it made more sense if it was translated as "going before." In fact, "prevent" is related to the root meanings of "pre" meaning something before, and "venir" in Latin, French or Spanish which means "to come." "Pre- vent" literally meant what to do before coming into something. Today, prevention is what we do before we get into a predicament or situation. Spiritually, it is getting ready for what is to come. In this time of getting ready for Easter, April 8th-a little more than a month away, it would be a good time to think about the spiritual "preven- tive maintenance" we could do - in the old sense of the word. What we do today matters tomorrow, and what foundations we have laid now will support our life to come. Lent is one of those times tradition- ally set aside by many faithful to remind us of or spiritual "preven- tive maintenance" and to get ready for the life to come at Easter and finally at the close of this age. Tubas on picnic tables and other learned truths By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church, Clewiston There are certain truths that we can relate to. A friend shared with me that when using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant, and that the guitar of the noisy teenager at the next campsite makes excellent kindling. I can only imagine how he ascertained that knowledge! We find spoken and written truths and messages all around us. Sometimes they make us smile; sometimes they inspire us. Sometimes they just invite us to pause and think. Take some of the messages we find on church signs for instance. Here are some favorites that I dug up from my files. (1) "Those who throw dirt lose ground." (2) "It wasn't the apple on the tree, it was the pair beneath." (3) "Satan sub- tracts and divides. God adds and mul- tiplies." (4) "Easter - More than - some- thing to dye John for." (5) Hicks "When down in the mouth, remember Jonah. He came out all right." (6) "Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case." (7) "Some minds are like concrete thorough- ly mixed up and permanently set." (8) "We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges." (9) "God doesn't call the quali- fied, He qualifies the called." (10) "The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you." (11) "We don't change the message, the message changes us." These messages touch our hearts with a smile and elements of great truths that we can relate to and share. Recently, I ran across another fascinating list that was titled: "Great Truths About Life That Little Children Have Learned." Let me share a few of these "great truths" with you. (1) "No matter how hard you 370 Holiday Isle Blvd. Clewiston 863-983-3181 DR. MERCER'S DENTURE CLNIC *BEST PRICES *SAME DAY US 41 SOUTH* FT. MYERS 1-866-226-9400 try you cannot baptize a cat." (2) "When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair." (3) "Never ask your three- year-old brother to hold a toma- to - or an egg." (4) "You can't trust dogs to watch your food for you.". (5) "Don't sneeze when somebody is cutting your hair." (6) "School lunches stick to the wall." (7) "You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk." (8) "Never wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts... no matter how cute the under- wear is." 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Zion Women's Missionary Society are: (left to right) Annie Mincey, Albertha Bain, Ernestine Brown, Tracey Wilkerson, Helen .Hymes, Pastor Hymes, Marian Gar- ner, Sharon Brown, Maude Vereen, Rose Milner, Rovenia Allen, Janice Bain, Hattie Bain, Elaine Bain and Sandra Stewart. BELLE GLADE - The Glady L. Tucker Women's Missionary Soci- ety along with the Eleventh Episco- pal Missionary Society, reached out to children whose fathers are incar- cerated. The Mt. Zion WMS, under the leadership of Pastor Hymes and local president Maude L. Vereen, accepted the challenge. The group was initially sent information on five families with 11 children, however, President Vereen was contacted by four other families with 18 more children. President Vereen contacted each caretaker and explained the purpose for the call, to find out each child's needs. Each one was invited to share worship service with the church. The members decided to have a feast at the I,S, and Etha Jones Multipurpose build- ing immediately after the service. It is possible to be right with God By Jackie Miller, minister First Christian Church, Clewiston Yes, there are great problems. in our world, and many people are hurting, but in a troubled world amid church problems it is still possible for a Christian to be right with God and have that peace that passes all understanding. Yes, there is much evil in the world, and many are succumb- ing to its many temptations, but in a.corrupt and sinful world it is still possible (with God's help) for a Christian to be holy and to keep himself/herself unspotted from the world. In a world that is full of drugs, alcoholism and immoral sex, it is still possible for a Christian to con- trol his/her bodily appetites. In a world of sex-before-mar- riage, living together without being married, abortions to get rid of unwanted and unborn children, and many divorces, it is still possi- ble for a young couple to have an honorable courtship, to marry for life, to have a good home and to rear good children. In a world full of excitement and 24-hour entertainment it is still possible to work with people and lead some to Christ. In a situation where some people backslide and others are inconsistent in their Christian profession, it is still possible to be a faithful Christian who will be faithful to death. In a world full of religious divi- sion, denominationalism, confu- sion and sectarianism, it is still possible to be just simply a Chris- tian and belong to Christ's body "The Church". Now aren't you glad IT IS POS- SIBLE? And since it is possible, don't you want to be one of those who can achieve that which is pos- sible with the Lord's help? that experience that this is just in the Scriptures. From Genesis available to us today through the Truthls not a good thing to do. The point to Revelation, the Bible is full of presence of Holy Spirit upon us? is clear: A dramatic personal mighty miracles, amazing signs, This is a great truth that Jesus Continued From Page 14 eye-opening experience can give and supernatural wonders promised us and that is ours to ic eye-opening experience in us new insight, new perception, which God performed through claim. If we are not walking in their own personal lives. Can't newvision. His people. These are eye-open- the miraculous, we are living far you just see in your mind's eye, On a much deeper level and ing experiences as we read below our birthright! Remem- some children trying to baptize a on a much more positive level, them, but are you aware this ber, the task ahead of us is never cat, and leaning full well from that's precisely what we discover same supernatural power is as great as the Power behind us! Area Church News in Brief Church to host Homecoming dedicate CLEWISTON - The Commu- nity Presbyterian Church at 407 Royal Palm will hold a Home- coming Dedication Service on March 31, beginning at 10 a.m. The bell tower, which holds the historic bell from the early church in Clewiston, will be dedicated, as well as the sanctu- ary ceiling and fellowship hall. Lunch will be served at noon. All former members, friends and interested person are welcome to attend. Cowboy Church to host fellowship PALMDALE - The Cowboy Church-Hand & Hand Ministries of Palmdale will host food and fel- lowship at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8. Gospel music and the word will be presented at 7 p.m. by Pastor Paul from Moore Haven. Also joining will be the praise and worship team from LaBelle. Come and join us in sending up great praise from these meetings. Bring your music and sing. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Denna Scantland at (863) 612-0640. The members sang and did other activities which everyone enjoyed. An angel tree was made and presented to the church members and each child's name was taken and the items they asked for were purchased. A special thanks to the Corey Wilkerson and Kuts for Kids, for donating 10 pairs of Reeboks and socks. An anonymous lady donat- ed educational games for the chil- dren and the ladies of Panda were given dinner and a gift certificate BRITE TOP ROOFING is Florida's Largest Roofing Company, using only Premium Quality Products "IN BUSINESS SINC 1 '1" * We work directly with all insurance companies * Reroof should only cost you your deductible 10% I NACN 561-214-0253 State Lic# CCC058108 FOR FREE ESTIMATES NsuED ROOFING SAVINGS 6 EVERYONE to Wal-Mart. Thanks to the members of Mt. Zion and the community that came to the rescue. The missionary society is a group of women using God's word, to do God's will, God's way. I Go to newszap.com to I I download and print I I coupons online! 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Cougars board members have scheduled a community meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 6 at the Clewiston Middle School Cafeteria. they are asking all for- mer and present coaches, par- ents, participants and anyone who has interest in making this organization a success to come out. They need your ideas, thoughts, opinions and held in Bridge walk Safe and Smart students from Moore Haven Elementary and Moore Haven Middle School led the third annual Bridge Walk accompanied by their teachers and the princi- pal of Moore Haven Elementary, Mr. Brickel. The walk was coordinated by Glades County Health Promotion Coordina- tor, Angelica Pena. Nearly 100 residents stepped up and out in the event geared towards getting people active. Sfl-S Tt4:V JL iTOU4 ABS Travel is opening a branch in the city of Okeechobee and is hiring experienced Amadeus Travel agents. Full Time position. Bilingual English/Spanish a must. Salary based on experience. 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They are asking that anyone of good morals and values who wants to dedicate some time to the Cougar organization to come out and claim your team. Black Gold softball tournament set BELLE GLADE - The first Black Gold Jubilee Co-Ed Soft- ball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, at Pioneer Park softball fields. Teams must consist on ten players, with a minimum of four women. Ages are 18 and up. There is a $125 registration fee per team. Applications are available at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce or you may contact Donna Moss, Becky Outz or Stephanie Stein at (561)- 996-4203. Coast Guard makes house calls LAKE OKEECHOBEE - Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment needed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informa- tive and confidential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet all the requirements. Call (863) 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. HT3 Outdoors returns to Clewiston in '07 The Wave Worms HT3 Pro- fessional Bass Tour will be returning to Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina and Resort in 2007. Among one day series events and the Executive Tour Two-Day events, Clewiston has been awarded the HT3 2007 Bass Classic Championship Dec. 2 and 3. Bass Busters announces tournament Bass Busters has announced its dates scheduled for the 2007 Submitted photo/Luis Malsonet Regional competition On Feb. 3, four students from Luis Maisonet Taekwondo in Moore Haven participated in the regional tournament held in Clermont. The group did an excellent job in bringing home eight medals during the competition. Student, Ninette Addison competed in first in forms and took home second place in sparring. Lucas Ortiz took a second place prize in weapons sparring, Taylor Harris walked away with first place in weapon sparring and a fourth place spot in forms competition. Mr. Luis won first place in sparring and took second in forms competition. Also, not pictured, Ethan Harris earned a first place spot in the forms competition. FREE 2-NIGHT VACATION! Donate Car * Boat * RV Motorcycle 1-800-227-2643 Swww.boatangel.com fishing tournament season including the Elite Tournament Series - Silver and Gold Divisions; a Championship Tournament; Superbucks Tournament, an end of the year tournament that guar- antees $10,000 to the first prize winner and the annual Toys for Kids fishing tourney event to be held in Dec. 2007. All Bass Busters tournaments are held in Clewis- ton, with tournament times from safelight until 3 p.m. For more information about registration and exact dates, please visit the Bass Busters Web site at: www.bassbustersflorida.com or email: chris@bassbustersflorida.com. STEEL. 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Dalton Tevlin, (front row, left) from yellow to orange; Sean Thompson, was promoted from brown to senior brown. Lucas Ortiz was promoted from his black belt to first degree decided black belt and Mr. Luis Maisonet, Chief Instructor. In the back row, from left to right are Ninette Addison, who was promoted from orange to green belt, Ron Bock went form brown to senior brown, Fer- nando Moraflores graduated to senior blue belt from blue belt. Also, not pictured are Ethan Harris who tested from Black belt to first degree decided black belt, Gabriela Moraflores moved from senior blue belt to brown and Giovanna R. Moraflores was promoted from yel- low to orange. Congratulations to all students who participated in the testing. 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Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply ECMHSP is now accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher to work with children ages 6 wks to 5 years in a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for assisting in the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and care for Head Start children under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position supported by the Early Childhood Education Specialist. Preferred: CDA for working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), and 2 years experience, and active enrollment in Associates degree program. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA Credential for working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school) and two years experience, working with young children. Starting salary $8.77 -9.21 per hour. Personal Leave and employer- matched retirement plan. Closing date: 3/08/07. Send resume/letter of interest to: East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, 1111 SE Federal Highway, Suite 226, Stuart, FL 34994 orfaxto: 1-888-781-2372 EDE, ADA ASSISTANT COOK (Immokalee Seminole Reservation) Knowledge of food prep from state approved menu. good work ethic. Reliable transportation. HS diploma/ GED. Valid Florida Drivers License. Previous experience in similar environment. Excellent salary & benefits. Fax resume to (954)967-3477. DRIVER Get it in gear with Praxairl A leader in industrial gas distribution is seeking an exp. Driver for our Clewiston, FL location. Customer service oriented with current Class B CDL w/ HazMat. Excellent starting pay & benefits incl. 401 (k) & Bonus Program! Please forward your resume via e-mail to: Anna-Marie Reese@praxair.com, Ph: 863-983-8155 or fax 863-983-5078. Must have background check and drug screen. 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Highway Maintenance Technician I & II - Maintains highways, municipal and rural roads, and rights-of- ways in safe condition. Knowledge in use of standard equipment and hand tools used in field. Must have a clean, valid Florida Commercial Driver's license, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement. Heavy Equipment Operator I - This is skilled work in the operation of public works equipment. Must have two years experience in the operation of highway con- struction and maintenance equipment similar to that of assignment or any equivalent combination of training and experience. The positions are full time with medical benefits, retire- ment, sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open until filled. Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department. Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing assistance in the application process should contact the Hendry County Commissioners HR department. LPN I or 11 (FT,PT, Perdiem) FL LPN Lic. & IV Certi. Willing to work flexible schedule. Full time - ER RN III Staff/Supervisor Valid FL lic. Min 3 yrs exp., ACLS, PALS rce. Perdlem - RN Nursing Supervisor Valid FL RN lic. 5 + yrs. clinical exp. Must have 3 yrs charge or supervisory status. ACLS PALS req. Per Diem- C.N.A or C.N.A Monitor Tech Must possess a valid C.N.A Cert. and exp. monitoring lhyithm recognition. Full time - Registered Nurse Must possess a valid FL license w/ at least I yr. exp in area ol expertise. Full time- Medical Technologist BS Degree in Medical Technology; national cert or eligible for cert or State lic; technical exp in test interpretation. Quality control and instrument maint. Night/Day shift & requires on-call & weekend rotation. Part time - ER Registration Clerk Prev exp in a hospital or medical office setting pref w/ prior exp in registration or business office functions. Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus. Must type at least 45 wpmn FulFtime-LPN or C.M.A. (HFCC) Must possess excellent cust. svc. and clinical skills Per diem - Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (weekend day shift) Must be experienced in phlebotoy. Will periomn specimen collection (skill level from Pdiatrics to Goiatics) Full time - Patient Account Rep 3+ yrs in a hospital or medical office setting prf. Must be knowl- edgeable of third party ire-imbursemcnts and co-pays and profi- cient with personal computer apps. Full time - HIM Receptionist Medical office experience is preferred. Must possess excellent tco- tomcer service skills and greet patients. mn v.hcndg rcgionl. org Phonc: 863-902-3079 or Fax resumc to: 863-933-085 OtruT Irce 1Workplc.c - EOn- STORE MANAGER - Clewiston ~ Goodwill Industries is now seeking a Store Manager for the Clewiston retail store. Store managers are responsible for store operations, staff management and sales. Minimum 2 years previous retail management experience. Position is full-time with benefits. Fax resume to: (239) 995-2188, email to: hopeperez(@aoodwillswfl.org, or apply at: 112 Sugar Hwy., Clewistuon. Please include salary history and expecial.cdG. E.0.E. Employment Fulal Time Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! 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The position requires general office & financial management skills. Applicants must also demonstrate abilities to supervise office staff & to represent the Chamber in community & regional forums. Resumes shouldbe submitted by: March 9, 2007 to the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce Attn: Personnel Committee, PRO. Box 275, Clewiston, FL 33440 TELLER SUPERVISOR Experienced teller needed to supervise teller line to ensure prompt, efficient, and friendly service. Duties include assisting tellers in processing all banking and general ledger transactions, instructing tellers in their responsibilities and coordinating employee scheduling. Apply in person at: 205 W.C. Owen Ave., Clewiston or send or fax resume to: Sheila P.O. Box 1779 Clewiston, FL 33440. FAX (863)983-5860. EOE NOW HIRING 33 - Correctional Of For Facility Expans BENEFITS INCLUDE: HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, DEI INSURANCE & 401K RETIRE MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employ M/F/D/V The GEO Group, In A worldwide leader in privatized co PROGRAM MANAGER GLADES OUTPATIENT SERVICES Immediate opening for an experienced, licensed mental health professional to plan, implement and lead all aspects of outpatient psychiatric services for Glades area residents. Position reports to CEO. Requires masters degree + 5-7 years experience with 2-3 years of program management respon- sibility. Fax resume to B. Sears at (561)992-7783 or e-mail to bsears(@oakwoodcenter.orq. Oakwood Center of Palm Beaches, Inc. Glades Services 405 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Belle Glade, FL 33430 EOE: M/F/D/VN Driver-BYNUM TRANSPORT LOAN OFFICERS WANTED needs qualified drivers for Correspondent Lender is hir- Central Florida- Local & Na- ing! No License? No prob- tional OTR positions. Food lem! We offer leads, grade tanker, no hazmat, no aggressive pay, flexible pumps, great benefits, corn- schedule, in house process- petitive pay & new equip- ing, and more. Training ment. (866)GO-BYNUM. available. Lic# CL0702604. Need 2 years experience. Call (954)784-7172 x304. Earn Up to $550 WEEKLY How do you find a job In Working through the govern- today's competitive ment PT No Experience. Call market? In the employ- Today!! (800)488-2921 Ask ment section of the clas- for Department W21. slfeds |!HMfiiHes -f^ ^ H Sae12|ose ae12 First Bank is accepting ap- plications for the follow- ing Information Systems job openings: IT Help Desk Applicant must have a good working knowledge of personal computers, local area net- working and have the ability to analyze and re- solve issues relating to hardware, software and network systems. Previ- ous technical experience in a banking environment would be a plus. Network Systems Adminis- trator Individual would be responsible for the bank's information services ac- tivities. A minimum of three years experience in logical systems required with A+ and Network+ certifications a must Great benefits available, salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to Mali Chamness @ * 863.983.5043 or pickup application at 300 East Sugariand Hwy, Clewiston. EOE :fHouse - ale102 Y3URIW VUU^MV ficeer's sion PENDENT LIFE ;MENT FACILITY er 1c. rrections RECEPTIONIST POSITION Requirements include general office skills consisting of: filing, telephone, computer, special projects as needed and pleasant personality. Contact Everglades Farm Equipment. 561-996-6531 Post Office Now Hiring. Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K annu- ally including Federal Bene- fits and OT. (800)709-9754 EXT.5799 USWA Exam/Fee Req. RECEPTIONIST Wanted for busy dental practice. Experience preferred, not mandatory. Call (863)983-7361 [ 7 READING A NEWSPAPERMAKES YOUAMOREINFORMED AND INTERESTING PERSON. 0 owodern wpr $PqW oeaer mm ao popular - - -PRESCHOOL TEACHER- o Immokalee Indian Reservation High School Diploma & C.D.A. credential, 45 hours DCF training. Experience working with children. Ability to meet the County's licensing agent requirement. Florida Drivers License, Class C or D with "P" endorsement highly preferred. Fax resume to (954)967-3477 SIDEWALK SALE! THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY! March 1st, 2nd & 3rd Used Furniture & Appliances! Used TV's, New Scratch & Dent Furniture! Floor Samples Clearance!! New 2pc Sofa/Loveseat Sets- from $599 to $899!! Clearance-New Recliners-$299!! New 5pcdinettes $399!! Clearance-room size rugs, lamps, pictures Royal's Furniture 117 S. Deane Duff Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-4121 Come Early - limited items!! Teresa Sullivan Your Realtor For Lifel' 561-795-8533 T100 561-795-8533 TeresalRem-kac STANTON MOBILE HOMES Quality Homes at Discounted Prices! Homes From the Low $50's. Turn Key Packages Available, Family Owned Since 1981. . . JACOBSEN SScoailt '13V .Slante "I . co p* MtLS Single Family Homes I Ikrc.P-Lasun:r! Thi�,pqir.�iens442sup 011 1 7,'. & ILL. inanv Ul-rtadc (Cill 'Sun tir ,uii ippt rdlja 2) Mioori I I.,cii hIh St., 332, hbrin new frainmi p to bottom! Qualifies for Glades County Ship program $149.9K Call Luan. 3) New Listing! 3/2 CBS pool home on HALF Acre. Jacuzzi, hisl'hr sinks and closet's in M. kicr. MLS # 200712781 Call Glc i n or Sarah. 4) New Listing! 2006 CBS home in Montura on 1.25 acres. 3/2, tiled thiroiigih outit, new fence on proper- ty Hurry won't last! $244,9(X).00 Call Enrique. 5) 3/2 CBS Home in Montura. $250,000 MLS#200693994 Call Glenn or Sarah Ashley P. 6) Mother-in-Law Suite R2 zon- Wood, GRI in 3BD CBS home w/ 1BD 863228.1132 suite. Offered for only I- 51,91.4.1111 MLS# 200660213 Call Enrique. 7) 3/2, concrete block, gavalume roof, ceramic tile, wood cabinets, large screened patio, Laundry room w/ new water heater, ADT Silent A.R security, corner lot in Golfview Smith, GRI S/D $146.7K MLS#200702535 863983.358 Call Luan. 8) New Listing! Brick home on two city lots with 3BD. Asking only $179,900.00 MLS# 200(X)68609 Call Enrique. i i 9) 4 Bedroom Home on .25 acre 863-2284867 Call Glenn or Sarah. [1i) (C y.'zy12 ' lu tii n tihJ' l II or � '$179). 1 ru l.'th $1J1m l a.ll.am i,-i ftir appliance IsI ( . Ill C(.uti I 1) )Pin,, P. r I'l inL'in, I k.JutiiiI w.-d i fi.m IhoIne n - icrcr New AC. Flir.,ui, 5& R,.i .'2: '; 19 0I.1Ii(Call Enntlti . 12) Osceola Beautifuil 4/2 Spacious home on North Side MLS#200709397 Call Glenn or Sarah 13) Back on the Market! Newly painted inside and out this 3/1 home is located in Harlem. Plenty of room to grow. Priced to sell -u .S-4,900.()00 14) Brick 3/2 two car garage on north side beautiful 400 sq. ft. lanai roll down shutters. Large bedrooms & * closets $279',' H I MLS# 2(X)659963 Call Luan. 15) Income Producing 3/1 and MLS#200661385 Call Glenn or Sarah New Construction Homes 1) Arkansas Ave - Over 1,200 sq ft 3/2 home with city water and sewer $129,900 Call Luan. 2) Get Pre construction Prices 3/2, 1 car garage located on Texas Ave. Lutz Builders $164,900 Call Luan. 3) Lease to Own, 3/2, 2car atr age. trees on property, 1.25 acre, Jinette St. off Horse Club Ave. $25'),91, n Call Luan. 4) 3 2.2 CBS Home in Montura Call Glenn or Sarah Water Front Homes 1) lIu\cI, Must S'ec! just idi..il $1K under appraicd i.iluc. " 11i l.kel'rn , Itin l "ini I% i.,t ' I.lth it Li . '(. 1' - pxrtli-t tur di, s ,ipiNl1i1.n1 r Ii, ly.r'C.Il SAI .. 2) Great River View! Large covered dock, 2/2 with 3 car garage. 2 Lots. Fr\illein loca- tion with all water sports available $549.9K Call Jerry 3) Caloosahatchee River! Home is well cared for and boast of 1,040 sq.ft. w/ full basement. Add a boat dock, lift, and river access & you're living the dream! Call Sam Mobik lHomes 1) Labor of Love IHome it rr Investment! 02' UK CaIll IIn 2) Back on the Market! This 2/1 located in Montura sits on 1.25ac and is the deal you have been looking for! Only $50K Call Sam. r Ashley 3) Bring the Family! 3/2 is close to the convenience of town while providing dthe tran- quility of the country. Reduced to $80K - Call Ashley 4) Ldoca! a zcled A-2, prop. ind. 1990 2/1 MH - asking $135K Call Sam 5) Flaghole! 3/2 home sits on 2.0 ac. Property is partially fenced & has new deck. Listed (,, 175K - Call Sam 6) Moore Haven Spacious 4/2 Mobile home with large front porch. $141KMLS#200676119 Call Glenn or Sarah 7) CoL nry Livig Close In)Tuown! 3 13ac just ounide of (leWistn I.s LL iiiiuni d potenfiil ( uinill $321 K - Call Sain 8) Piniier Plh ncinoi l-eautfiul 4 2 MI I oni 7.5 Acres, privacy MLS# 200684457 Call Glenn or Sarah 9) 3/2, 1991 MH Midstate Loop. Metal roof, stucco, fenced, con- crete driveway. $85K Call Jerry 10) Seminole Manor Spacious NEW 3/2 Mobile Home MLS# 3YI68'271 $125K Call Glenn or Sarah. 11) 3/2 DWMII on paved road. Almost 1800 sq ft. under air. Screened porch and shed included. Only $124,750.00 Call Charmaine 12) 15 Acres Cleared Pasture land. Fenced and cross-fenced. Convenient access to Clewiston or Labelle $425,000 MLS#: 20()652207or Mobile Home on 5 Ac. for $150KCall Glenn or Sarah 13) A New Beginning Spacious 3/2 2005 DWMH security system equipped on 125 ac w/ beautiful pines. $144,900 MLS# 2(X)672747 Call Enrique 14) 3/2 Mobile home on 2.01ac. Property is fenced on North and east side. New deck will be completed soon. Only $175KCall Maribel 15) Midstate 3 Bedroom Spacious Home with fenced yard $85K Call Glenn or Sarah 16) 3/2 DWMH on 25 acres, paved road, comer lot, toof 2 wells, new carpet & paint, fenced asking $169,9K Call Channaine I"7) New Li.,niu,! baneest price" uin Nilunnir.i ?,2'? lCLedl smiiitn lic, uniwLCtor mspc�al tirm t li e lut'uei. Iurry it von'im I.st $74 '9K C.ill Enriquc I) 1.. k-hica 3.2 DI)WMII , 5 Acres with small pond MLS# 2iii71 WiA0 Call ( Xi'nn or Sarah 19) Montura Ranch 4BD DWMH. Split floor plan, his/her sinks in master, large porch, & much more. Motivated seller asking $149.9K MLS# 20066133 Call Enrique 20) REDUCED!! Must See 4/2 Mobile Home of Merit 1.25 Acres. Only $115K MLS# 200644944 Call Glenn or Sarah 21) Here's The Home You Have Been Looking For? A 3/2 DWMH on the lake at Sunshine Lakes Estates. $89.9K Call Cathy 22) Everhigh Acres 3/2 DWM1i on 5 acres. Fenced, Irrigation and very secluded A Steal @ $275K Call Channaine 23) Montura 3/2 IDWMH on paved comer lot. Home recently remodeled. 2 sheds. $139,900 MLS# 200656790 Call Enrique Vacant Land 1) 5255 Hendr. Isle Blvd, Pioneer $72.5K Call Sam 2) Buy 5 or 20ac . 5ac parcels in Ladeca. asking $95K each Call Jerry 3) 535 S, Brida, Montura $29.9K Call Sam 4) Lots in Montura! Starting at $20K Call Charmaine 5)370 N Kem.il St., Montura $29.9K Call Sam () Ne'~v IJt-wkipiis.i't - Sk~ ~hlc~ 6) Ntwv L okpm'nutin - Ski V:ile- lots s-tamiitw' 6 $i3 '9K :Call. Irr, "7) 4 Ill Trc l. M .m n r.i .S K t '."ll Sin H8 Montui. L L o .t.irting ,it $27K Call Enrique 9) 545 Brida St. Montua $24K Call Sam 10)Reduced Clewiston vacant lot asking $27,0(X) MLS# 200704557 Call Glenn or Sarah 11) 745 Palomino, Montura $27.5K Call Sam 12) Montura 3.75 acres only $109.9K MLS# 200686347 Call Glenn or Sarah 13) 181 Montura $29.9K Call Sam 14)2 Ac. Cleared on Davidson Rd. $11i.K MLS# 211 p'i222 Call Glenn or Sarah 15) 210 S. Datil St. Montura $31.5K Call Sam 16) CR833 2.5 acres pi-silc commercial $89,000 Call Glenn or Sarah 17) 720 S. Jasmine, Montura $31.8K Call Sam 18) 730 S. Jasmine, Montura $31.8K Call Sam Commercial 1) Farm Labor Camp Permitted for 50 guests. Call Glenn or Sarah for details MLS#: 200658473 2) Talapia Farm Production sold out through the end of the year. Call Glenn or Sarah for details MLS#: 200645189 3) Nursery 20 Acres Palm trees & much more. $i'ini1I,1I ii MLS# 200693196 Call Glenn S S 323 3v v v- sL - tr ~.A I . --Cr rocpertlies Luan B. Walker, CRB 863u4771010 ., ==MONA Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 I House - Sal I Houses - Sal I e- [ SaleKO I Hoses Sal I Houses - Sal SI - -- - ..-.------ - ^---^^- I Thrday Mac .20�evn h omniissuho aeOeco Glades County ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Family Services C l der o c Court pCoordinator in a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for Clerk of the Circuit Court the on-going recruitment and enrollment of center children and for the implementation of Social Services and Parent AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Involvement areas of the program. Also assists in assessing that health and disability services are provided. Preferred: Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related TRAFFIC CLERKI field and two years experience working with children and families, or Family Development Credential or equivalent and 3 HOURLY SALARY RANGE: $9.25 - $13.95 per hour years experience working with children and families and active enrollment in an Associate's degree program in a Human EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Health Insurance, State of Florida Re- Services field. Experience in community services. Bilingual firement, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays & Educational In- (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School Diploma/GED centives. and five years experience working with children and families. Experience in community services. Family Development MAJOR DUTIES: Answer phones, handle public inquiries and Credential or equivalent or active enrollment in an Associate's process traffic citations, degree program within one year. Starting salary $10.44 - 10.97 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched retirement KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have plan. Closing date: 3/08/07. Send resume/letter of interest to: good typing skills with special emphasis on office organization East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, 1111 SE Federal Hwy, and file management. Applicant must be capable of operating Suite 226, Stuart, FL 34994 or fax to: 1-888-781-2372 office machines and personal computer and be knowledgeable EDE, ADA in Microsoft Works, Word and Excel. Applicant must present' good professional demeanor, have good communication skills, NOW HIRING Retail and be able to handle difficult situations working with the pub- Glades County Sheriff's Office Retail lic. Glades County Sheriff's Shop for a career that's MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Office is accepting more suited to your applications for positions needs. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Courthouse in it's new headquarters WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and jail facility. BEALLS OUTLET Correctional Officer Bealls Outlet offers a fitting REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application, and Supervisor opportunity for those seek- valid Florida Drivers License. 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Ibwn Homes Furnished North-side 2.23 acres Pioneer from $199,900 $359,000 $69,900 4BR, 2BA New Home MOBILE HOMES Pioneer 7 lots $56,500 $329,000 Montura 3BR/2BA Pioneer 11 lots together 3BR, 2BA Royal Palm DWMH 1.25 acres $52,5000 each $249,000 REDUCED to $105,000 COMMERCIAL 3BR.iA. ia Pioneer 3BR, 2BA on 5 Industrial Refinery + Su ff .!t ,00 acres reduced to $188K 10 lS&J D G! Home on Taft Blvd. 4BR, 2BA, Doublewide Cabinet Shop 4800 sq.ft. w/2.5 acres, $225,000 $134,900 &Apt $200,000 *US Hwy 27. Home 3/2, work- shop, 1/2 acre $165,000 *NathSdeBeautir4'2,newpol, guest ., l, aVlWes tOffsiit trees $280.000. Make offer I Deca 'Beautiful 40 acres cattle ranch, M1H, 2 story barn $860,000. Make Offer *13WM4r. atle0aM r am *TapioAe. beautifi acs 5 a 113K *T oAv 5 acres,fencr $120K *PriSt 5aressubtividedin to 2- L2 ,, i ,rir. t,n'.| i .1..'lri ( N.?;E.riNhANCE Il2iK 'Main ER liR.5AC+rBCBS hmarV$2BK 0WNERHNAHCE Main Eerighd. 5 Acres $150k ONER FINANCE '20 Acres Paim tree nursery wih irrigation system $400,000 Motura Ranch n*ait ing loaa 125 45 'Hunting Club paved $43K ]asmine cleared 1.25 acres REDUCED Dowtdespeae 29K Pioneer Plantation '10 Beautiful acres cleared with m ialurrcd Lrt: . |i'nc:,l. all utill r,.. .r,.l .: ou',J M le.offer ' 10 Acres of improved pas- ture near Hwy 27 $165K. OWNER FINANCE '25 acres, on Hwy 27. conm- mercial, $998,000. OBO '30 acres improved pasture $450,000. Make offer I "Service, Excelence, Resuttsi Phone 8.3G946-39B0 0 . " - 498 US bwy, 27, Mooe Haven EVERGL.ADES efey A.Davis li , t RealiteBtaok RREALTrv, INC. r m- . 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' ., , i n. h ., I 1.11d. litchen A LI.n ,.' , l, i, I , , r n ,1R,2BAwood'tained Home is loct ed in a vry p ac fiul corn minity. ust located on the outside ofitown on land that is bean itifr y landscaped. Partially f lurnisiHd with all wood floors.t, inder the carpet rooms. 215 Park Avenue $264.900 Meri dt Strtlr M i.a ins 3IThis located22A Mob a ile Homneis located on Must a 1 oan Acrte. I i * -,; pI-r - .1 - l ..1j.- y will take you :...l W, d.i. r Caloosaliatchee River. 1-545 athis orea your o. 399 Ave0e K $13,0 ) B i A N oOr S j it iSi I i . .. . , i . - i . .i. ., ... w* . .- r i r i . .c h i . il . . - J it rI. . On Th i.. . I . .. r ier side D .. , * 1..a ti 1 1 I n |lI t w/a pri vate d ..- , . b.. h.autif por. . ,at these Prices! $186.000 & $18,t( )0 This Hn..e HH.LUGk. '1;i' I, , .CBS[ Home with fireplace in Livingi.roon & Bedroom. Large ".;. .1 i " , ,- ., . i , .1 .1 . ..1370Av e rea i yor$2 5, ).oot Ga SM SHavter YMat Chios u arisd Valocated ind avaiace neighborhood. Must see to. C appreciate. S ake this on r your own.r399 Avenue K $1385,000 likm a On The WI=iPr ?2" Iliverside Dr., Beautifui 2BCl/1Aw/a private dock & beautiful porch, S.. rl,. . . i. i, . - ,.,.- , 1O nly$300,0(X I". i.. -,r .i"-I i ,. ' ' " . I ''nh . . II uI.+ vthe evening relaxing in your 10 foot Gazebo with Moore Haven W dit Club Ioies and Vacant Land available. very quiet community, Call for details. f latenf Ri rt Gdent Lots Start (i� $38,0)0 *l MONTURA *i* a lal all 1.25 acres in the Montura area, call for further ,e details. Prices starting in the Low 40's. una vivienda comoda con una mensualidad baja. Apartamentos de 2 y 3 cuartos desde $397.00. Reserve su apartamento hoy. Llamar a 866-411-3366 y deje su nombre y telefono. You deserve the best, a lot Sof living for not a lot of U W money! 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from $397. Hurry and reserve your apartment today. 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Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment,' Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 WCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR CONDITIONER- big unit, 4yrs old, good condition, $75 (863)467-0122 AIR CONDITIONERS (2): Win- dow units, $100 for both. 954-237-4846 DAILY WORK - DAILY PAY ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE LABOR <> F4NDERS 202 E. Sugarand Hwy.Acros from Clewiton Inn) (863) 902-9494 1 BED- King size, Complete, in- cludes comforter, Shams with skirt. $200. (863)467-1325 BED: TRUNDLE w/2 Twin, Like new mattresses. $45. 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LOVESEAT FRAME, Custom made, cypress, $300 (239)340-8503 MICRO RECLINER, (2), camel, end tables & coffee table, $150 will sell separately. (863)946-1138 RECLINER, Medium gray with thin blue lines. $60 (863)612-9831 Labelle SOFA, Loveseat, Recliner & Ottoman, Pine $300. for all. (863)675-0378 TV STAND- solid wood, bought at Rustic Furniture $300 (863)634-7629 TWIN CAPT BED: Arbor Creek, Rooms to Go, w/ nightstand, excellent condition. $275 or best offer. 863-763-6617 BB GUN: 760 pellet, pump w/ scope, new. $40. 863-675-3032 (Labelle) LLAMA PISTOL, MiniMax II, 45 auto., 10 shot, 2 clips, satin chrome, like new. $400 neg. (863)763-7161 PISTOLS: Smith & Wesson & Winchester: 22 cal., semi au- to., Shot Gun: Stevens 410 ga. $600 will sep. (606)219-3890 RIFLE- All original Romanian AK 47 Like new condition. $800. -n61:) . i95A_ . RIFLE- Custom built AR15, Brand new Paid $2800. Asking $1400. (863)467-1958 BOW FLEX SPORT- Great con- dition. $400. (863)635-7616 NORDIC TRACK, Back & stomach machine. $60 (863)612-9831 Labelle TREADMILL- Proform Ad- vanced. Heart- rate monitor, cool air fan, cushioned deck $475 (863)763-0625 UNIVERSAL WEIGHT SYS- TEM- competition set, like new, used indoors only $200 neg (863)634-6636 WEIGHT BENCH, Dual Station, 3 yrs. old $100. (863)697-3211 MICROWAVE OVEN: Large, ideal for workplace or home. Only $40! Call Jan at 863-357-6303. VERTICAL BLINDS- Off white. Great condition. Only a few months old. Fits 36" window. $20. (863)357-6315 TABLE LAMPS- 3, Excellent condition. $30. will sep. (863)467-8681 Find it faster. Sell it soon- er in the classified PATIO, 4 Chairs, Umbrella, Good condition. $100. (863)467-1325- PATIO FURNITURE, Redwood, includes slider & 2 seatees. $75. 863-763-6220 or 561-629-6213 PATIO SETtwhite with glass top, 4 clhirs & teal color cushions, metal. 5ft long, $125 neg. (304)582-2116 PATIO TABLE: 42" x 60" & 4 blue chairs. $50. (863)467-4567 PATIO TABLE- Oval, with six Screen & white stripe chairs. 150. 863-763-6220 or 561-629-6213 ELEC SCOOTER RAMP 7 1/2 .ft, Asking $150 (561)670-3636 HOVEROUND - elec 3 wheel scooter, used once, like new, $550 (561)670-3636 SCOOTER- Handicap, Very good condition. $350. (239)986-0296 Immokalee area. AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career FAA ap- proved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job place- ment assistance. CALL Avia- tion Institute of Maintenance (888)349-5387. Motorola H500 pink (pink- ish/purple) bluetooth wireless. Used lightly w/charger & manual. $35. (561)924-2208 PAINT SPRAYER- Airless, used one time, MR7, Mag- num, Books, Asking $500. or best offer (863)697-9704 SUNQUEST 2000S10 BULB Tanning Canopy. $300. or best offer. 863,634-5888 SUSPENDERS with patented "No Slip Clip" Lifetime Guar- antee. FREE catalog (800)700-4515 www.sus- penders.com. WATER SOFTENER, Sta-Rite, like new, used only 4 months. $450 or best offer (863)763-2347 WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy Direct and Save! Full Body units from $22 a month! FREE Color Catalog CALL TODAY! (800)842-1305 www.np.etstan.com. CUSTOM BUILT GUITAR CABINET: 77"T x 42"W, 2 solid doors & shelf, $350 or best offer(561)633-1371 PIANO- Kimball Spinet, Upright with bench. Good condition. $475. (863)763-2601 BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS $25 (863)983-7702 COCKATIEL, Home bred & hand fed, very tame. $40 (863)634-8863 FISH TANK- 55 gal. Red oak stand, Large filter. Ready to go. Just needs fish, $250. Call (863)763-4098 . FISH TANK STAND- Wood, 2 doors & shelves. Fits 25 gal. tank. $20. Call (863)763-4098 FLOPPY EARED RABBIT, 8 mos. old, large, red & brown. $150 .includes cage, food, etc. (863)357-1310 GREAT DANE PUPPYS, AKC, Parents are hip certified. Blacks & Merles avail, Ready 3/26. $1200-$1500. Now tak- ing deposits. 863-447-3357 pbrdanes@yahoo.com MINIATURE DACHSHUND- male, 9 mos old, $350 (863)634-6087 Miniature Dachshunds (2): Males, 9 wks old, w/papers. $425 (863)634-2479 anytime. NETHERLAND DWARF RAB- BIT: $15. (863)610-0843 POODLE PUPPY: Black male, 10 wks, shots, vet cert, adorable III bear! $475 cash. 863-357-0037 REDBONE PUPPIES, UKC, $200. (863)673-3894 WANTED: Female Cur to raise 1 litter of puppies w/my male dog. (863)634-7023 SUANA: Cedar, infrared, by Airwall, 2 seater, like new. Paid $3400, sacrifice $1695. 302-854-6502 KENWOOD AUDIO SUR- ROUND REC.- 6 channel in- put, 2 spkrs, 15" woofers, $300 neg (863)634-6949 SOUND EQUIPMENT, Profes- sional, Optimus, Peavey, RCA, cassette duplicator & more. $500 (863)763-3551 COMPRESSOR- Hitachi 5.5HP Honda, wheelbarrow type, factory reconditioned. 1yr warr $495 (863)763-4149 CUTTING TORCHES: Complete set, on a dolly. $450. (863)634-7706 GENERATOR- 4 stroke, 600 watts, small, very quiet, $200 i86:ii. 610:-1120 GENERATOR, Briggs & Strat- ton, 7350 watts, $450. (863)697-3211 SPOT WELDER, with 13" tongs, 220 amps, good con- dition, $225. (863)357-5754 WELDER, Hobart, portable, 260 amp, $600 (863)634-5421 Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed,Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 yard, shed, well, water soften- er, A/C, Heat. $185,000. neg. (863)983-6319 or email cmarrero54@adelphia.net GLADES CO: 100 acre land auction on 03/31/07. Owner / agent brokers welcome. www.100acreauction.com Moore Haven, 3BR/2BA '98 Redman Home on 1 acre +/-, new Berber carpet, 16" tile, wood flooring, wash- er/dryer & bathroom fixtures, fenced yard, $125,000. Email for pics sam- stucki@aol.com or call Sam (239)633-7173 NEW MANUFACTURED HOMES Hwy 441 Ocala, Doublewides start $39,900/$500 Down EZ Fi- nancing, $5000 in FREE fur- niture ROOMS-TO-GO! Free delivery-FL Kinder Homes (352)622-2460 or www.kin- dersales.com. MARE, 12 yrs. old. Rides well. Coggins & All Shots. Good disposition. $1800 or best of- fer. 863-675-2215 LaBelle LAWN MOWER: Craftsman, rear engine, snapper, many new parts, old but runs good. $550.863-983-7807 ROTO TILLER- Huskee, brand new, never used. Tills 13, 22, 24" width. $300 or best. offer (863)801-3291 SUPER AV '49: Farmall Trac- tor, 4 parts, w/ plenty of im- plements. $500. 863-635-0079 Your new home could be In today's paper. Have You looked for it? Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales Every Monday-12pm & every Tuesday-11am. 763-3127 Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos/ Townhouses - Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House - Rent 930 Land - Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 CLEWISTON: 2br/1ba, 1004'Johnson Rd. $700. Security deposit req. No pets. * 561-996-3744 IMMOKALEE, 3BR,2BA, near Lake Trafford. Call Andrea for more information. (239)657-2779 OKEECHOBEE- Kitchen privi- leges, Cable, W/D, $150/wk, first &'last (863)634-8374 Ocean Isle, NC. Rent new; beautiful, private oceanfront home. Close to Myrtle Beach and historic Wilmington. Per- fect for larger group retreat. www.ChateauDeChef.com, (910)579-2800. RIVERFRONT: Large, Private Yard 2 Bdrm., 3 Ba., Florida Rm, 2 Car Garage. $1200/mo (727)599-3007 RealEstate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property- Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses - Sale 1015 Farms - Sale 1020 Houses - Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property - Sale 1035 Land - Sale 1040 Lots - Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property - Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 TANNING BED BUSINESS 2 Beds, 1 Booth SEstablishedw/Large clientele. Inventory included, new bulbs. $13,000 or best offer. Motivat- ed Seller (863)885-1718 $0 DOWN HOMES Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! Low or no down! No credit OK! Call Now! (800)749-2905. By Owner: Clewiston, Flaghole area, 3BR/2BA home, w/1 car garage, screened porch, 26'x26' detached garage on 2.68 acres, view on own- ers.com, ID #AWP9728, $319,500. Open House: Sat., 2/17 & Sun., 2/18, 300 Pine Lane, Clewiston, 1Lpm-5pmI. (863)599-0902 CLEWISTON: 4 Bdrm., 2 Ba., Screened in porch, fenced In PALM HARBOR Factory Liqui- dation Sale. 2006 Models Must Go! Modular, Mobile & Stilt Homes. 0% DOWN When You Own Your Own Land!! Call for FREE Color Brochure. (800)622-2832. PALMDALE- 5 acres on pri- vate road, 2br, 1ba, in Oak & Cabbage Hammock, new paint in and out, new panel- ing, new ceramic tile, over- size shower, walk in closet, 1 mile from Fish Eating Creek, fishing, hunting & co- noeing (863)675-8735 FL LAND BARGAIN!! 67 ACRES Only $670,000. Beautiful oaks, great pas- tures; secluded setting. Per- fect for horses! Close to state park & easy access St. Mary's River. 30 mins Jack- sonville, FL. Call Now (800)898-4409 x 1106. PORT LABELLE- 2 lots, North side of Hwy 80. Call (386)776-2896 or 907)539-6166 , So. Central FL. Waterfront Land Sale 1 to 3 Acres from $199,900 So. Cen. Fl's finest lakefront community. Enjoy two large natural lakes & nu- merous man-made lakes & ponds in a great loc.! Gated, private. Excellent financing. Call now (866)352-2249 x 1183. 40 MILE MTN VIEWS 9 +/- AC $116,900. Incredible mountain getaway, private National Forest and Trout Stream access. Perc, new survey, near Blacksburg VA. Call owner direct at (877)202-2727. AAHI Cool Mountain BreezesI Murphy, North Carolina Af- fordable Land, Homes, Mountain Cabins, on Lakes, Mountains & Streams. FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 Exit Realty Mountain View Properties, www.exitmur- phy.com. Beach Living at its Best! Ocean Isle, NC. Exclusive is- land resort lots. Close to Myrtle Beach and historic Wilmington. From 450k. (910)579-2800. BEAUTIFUL N. CAROLINA. WINTER SEASON IS HERE! MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS Homes, Cab-. ins, Acreage & INVEST- MENTS. CHEROKEE MOUNTAIN GMAC REAL ES- TATE... cherokeemountain- realty.com Callfor free brochure (800)841-5868. Lake Access Bargain 1+ Acres, $34,900 with FREE Boat Slips! RARE opportunity to own land on spectacular 160,000 acre recreational lake! Mature oak & hickory, park- like setting with lake access. Paved rd, under- ground utilities. Excellent fi- nancing. Prime waterfronts available. Call now (800)704-3154, X 916. GEORGIA LAKE PROPERTIES CLOSEOUT SALE FIRST 2 YRS. PAYMENTS ON US!* Lake Access from $49,900 Lakefront from $124,900 Common dock, paved roads, u/g utilities. 71,000 acre lake on GA/ SC border. SaleSat- urday, March 3rd! Call for your appointment today! �888)LAKE-SALE X. 2182 Some restrictions apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Terms and condi- tions subject to change with- out notice. Got North GA Mountain Fever? We Have The Cure... We can Help You Find The Perfect Place Here. Sales and Ren- tals. Toccoa Wilderness Re- alty & Cabin Rental, LLC. www.ToccoaWilderness- RealtyandCabinRental.com (706)632-2606 OR (706)435-8735 North- eorgia4Sale@tds.net. LARGE TROUT STREAM 17 ACRES- $199,900- STATE ROAD FRONTAGE A very RARE land offering, over 1200 feet of a large private trout stream. Great low rate financing available. Call now, new to market. (877)777-4837.. Maine Ocean Access Bargain Only $115.29/Mo. Nicely wooded 3+ acre lot w/deed- ed rights to private sand .beach & dock. Only $24,900. Pdrivate gated cornm-. munity along Maine coast. Owner financing to qualified buyers. (20% down ($4980). 4.9% fixed rare. 25yr lerm Only $115 29,.rro) Call L&S Realty (207)781-3294. Mid Winter Sale! Golf Home- sites Just $89,900. MAKE NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2008! Pristine wooded homesites. Spectacular golf community. Mountains of SC. Limited time offer. Call (866)334-3253, X51185. NC Gated Lakefront Commu- nity. Pleasantly mild climate' 1.5 acres, 90 miles of shore- line. Never offered before with 20% pre-development discounts, 90% financing. Call (800)709-5253. NC MOUNTAINS Large 2 to 10 acre tracts in last phase of popular gated mountain. community' with great view, trees, waterfall & large public lake nearby, paved private access, $69,500 and up, call now (866)789-8535. NEW PRICE! 10+ AC- $299,000! UPSCALE EQUESTRIAN GATED COM- MUNITY! 200 Year old Oaks. Established lush pastures. Paved private rds., u/g utilities. 2 miles-from HITS! Exc financing! Call (866)352-2249 X1156. NORRIS LAKE PROPERTIES Waterfront- #902. 77a 's only $125,000 Lake view- #144, 3.5ac's only $48,900 Call Lakeside Realty @ (888)291-525.3 or Visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. Join al the people who say, "I sold It n the clas- sinedsL" Do-It-Yourself Ideas Learn Machine Quilting Machine quilting is a great way to maximize results when you don't have a lot of time. A 32-page guide- book, "Learn to Machine Quilt in Just One Weekend," features everything you need to know to get started, including comprehensive step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns and two beginner-level quilt designs. Machine Quilting in One Weekend guidebook (No. AN4186)... $8.95 Also available: I Can't Believe I'm Quilting (No. LA3649) ... $12.95 Please add $4.00 s&h To order, circle item(s), clip & send w/ check to: Please be sure to include your name, Owner Says Sell! 36+ AC- $197,000 50% BELOW Re- cent Cert. Appraisal Nicely wooded acreage in private, secluded setting. Mature oaks & pines, abundant wild-, life, gated community. Reg- istered survey, power & phone. Excellent financing. Must see! Call owner now (866)352-2249 x. 1179. RARE NATIONAL FOREST FRONTAGE & TROPHY TROUT STREAM. LARGE ACREAGE PARCELS NEW TO MARKET. www.National- ForestLand.com. South Central Florida. Owner Says Sell!! 5 Acres- $99,000. 50% Below Recent Certified Appraisal. Unbe- lievable opportunity to own 5 acres of meadows & woods in excellent location. 50% OFF recent appraisal!! Great financing. Call now (866)352-2249, x 1097. VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS my dream rustic 2- story log cabin on 13 acres with barn, pastures, woods, creek, ad- joins Jefferson National For- est with miles and miles of trails, have to sell $389,500 owner (866)789-8535. Won't.last! Price Reduced 50% 29 ACRES/ $195,000 Great location close to Cedar Key. Nice meadow, scattered pine & oak, abundant wild- ife. At end of private rd. 'Utilities, survey, excel. Fin. Call (866)352-2249 x 1192. Mobile Homes Mobile Home - Lots 2005 Mobile Home - Parts 2010 Mobile Homes - Rent 2015 Mobile Homes - Sale 2020 S/R 29 SOUTH- 2br, 2ba, Yrly lease, $650/mo & S/R 80 3br, 2ba, deck (863)517-1153/517-0272 MONTURA, 14x56, Zone 2, 2BR/1BA, plywood floors, stove & fridge w/axles.- $7500 (863)902-0047 MONTURA RANCH- 1 1/4 acre, with Dbl Wide MH, 3/2, Financing Available. Call (863)677-1470 'ORTONA- 3br/2bA Manufac- tured home with extra Ig. master Bd, garden tub, chain link fenced 80 x 100 lot, 10X 12 shed,"screened Lanai, carpoi concrete dr., ,. Sciry sewer & waier, 1'. ois rrom river $145 000 neg 239-438-5287 When doing those chores Is doing you hi, it's tlme to look for a helper hi the classilfliefds. U-Bild Features address and the name of 15241 Stagg St. this newspaper. Allow Van Nuys, CA 91405 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800).82-U-BILD Money Back Guarantee I - . I Thursday, March 1,2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 SeedsPlants.,' Flowers 865 FORD TRACTOR: 9-N, original, great condition, $2500 firm (863)467-4328 CATTLE TRAILER- Ok shape. Needs a little work but, stur- dy. $500. Negotiable (863)763-6959 HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, Big stock room, 3 stall. Sad- dle/rm in back. Needs work. $1800. Neg. (863)201-3492 Thursday, March 1, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Sae*bie om Eale.bleHm SAE--SRVC Sherri Enfinger, Managei CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES 8637( ModlarFlor Pans Frm $9.90 &un, 315 S. Parrott Avenue S3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acr your land as down pa Recreation Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet SkHs 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles !ATVs 3035 -II 'BASS TRACKER BOAT- 17F1 V, 40hp Yamaha motor, trail- er, needs some work $1600 (270)210-9385 BASSTRACKER, '87, Tourna- ment TX 17, Classic 50 Merc., outboard mtr, w/trlr. $2300. (863)635-'5039 DEEP V: 12ft, aluminum, like new 15 hp mercy, trolling mno- tor, has oars and good trail- er. $1100. 863-467-4328 JON BOAT: 12 ft, game fisher excellent condition. $200 or best offer. Call 561-716-1561 LOWE FISHING BOAT, '90; 17', 70hp Evinrude w/troll. mtr. & trlr., other access. incl., $3300. (863)946-0112 PONTOON BOAT, '89 Lowe, 18.9ft. long, trolling motor, livewell, fishfinder, 50hp John- son. $2000 (863)357-6709 STARCRAFT: Aluminum, f8ft center console, 90 hp Johnson motor & troll motor, full elec.& td. $2000 (863)763-0728 SUNFISH SAILBOAT- '95, new racing sale, fiberglass center- port$1500 (863)467-7336 :FORD E350 '82 MOTO-, RHOME- good running cond. under 50K, $1900 neg (561)644-4840 MOTORHOME- '91, Winneba- go Elaindan. 33', 460 Ford eng. 6500 watt gen. 72K Good shape. $9500.863-824-0365 NEAR LaBelle, 30 FtFurnished w/built up roof.. Must be moved. $1500. 863-675-1891 or (540)616-7319 (Cell) RV BOUNDER '87 35' -11 5k mi, new ties .iwrring Ing. screen/rm, jei. los e,,ini sior- age, $8000. 863-675-2339 STOVE TOP, 3 burner, Wedge- wood, for camper, brand new. $100 (863)946-3822 CARRIAGE '03: 32', 2 slides, GelCoat, loaded, many extras! CHEVY DURAMAX '03: 57K, v w/ PullRite attachment. $52,000 total or $25,500 for carriage. 574-215-2663 FIFTH WHEEL HITCH- Excel- lent condition. $500. or best offer. (863)697-0158 STAINLESS STEEL PROP- fits Evinrude & Johnson motors, $110(270)210-9385 DOCKAGE FOR RENT: Protected'- No-Live Aboard. Near Glades Boat Yard. Day, week or mnth. (727)599-3007 OUTBOARD MOTOR, '47 Evin- rude Zephyr, 4 cyl., 7hp, not running, wall hanger. $200 (863)697-2033 [fMotocyces 03 HARLEY SPORTSTER 883 '05- less than 300 mi, black, $6300 (863)467-1449 HONDA SHADOW 04- 750cc, like new, $3900 or best offer (772)618-0555 cell KAWASAKI 600 NINJA 1995, Red & Silver, New tires, Runs great! $2000 or best offer. (863)612-1357 KAWASAKI VULCAN 750, '93, low mi., liquid cooled shaft drive, w/2 helmets, $975 neg. (863)946-3196 SCOOTER: 2004 Verucci, 50 cc, 152 mi. $1000 or best offer. 863-467-4253 YAMAHA 750 Special 1979, Dry Shaft, Runs great. $500 Lost title. (863)467-2609 af- ter 3pm YAMAHA YZF-R6 '03- black & silver, low miles, $4000 or best offer (561)436-9225 YOUTH CHOPPER, 45-50MPH, Good cond. $550 or best offer. (863)697-9649 S- DIRT BIKE: 2002 Yamaha TTR225, very nice condition. $1300.772-215-3468 DIRT BIKE, 2005 TTR 125, with after market muffler, exc. cond. $1600 or best offer. (863)697-9649 COACHMAN 1998: 29 ft with 14 ft super slide & new awn- ing Extra nice! $9900. 863-517-0945 3. , N e & 1/4 available or use yment. Financing available. o 1 5CHEVY S10 '93- good shape, runs good, V6. 5 spd, $1800 Sor best offer (863)983-7100 DODGE DAKOTA '06: 4WD, Damon, 1999:21 ft., never Laramie, silver, loaded. traveled, kept under roof in "Ready to tow" behind a mo- LaBelle, Must See! $6500. tor home. Blue ox hitch 239-633-2159 adaptor, M&G air brake sys- ten, awesome telescoping NOMAD- '92, 32', NewFL/rm, tailgate ramp for easy load- Furnished. Lot #19.on Canal ing of motorcycle, air bag in Fijian Park. $6500. Neg.. leveling. 6500 mi, over $35k Cell# 765-617-0015 . -invested. Must sell. $21,900 F TRAILER: 26ft, screen room, ..negotiable. 239-898-6396 storage area, all contents. DODGE RAM 150 PU '91- new * Must be moved. 51000 paint & tires, $2500 or best 863-674-0531 Labelle area offer (863)467-7520. VANTAGE OAKS,'LOT 95, FORD E350, '98, 16'ciargo, 11'x30' 'FI/rm. lbr, W/D Incld. 38,700 mi., exc. cond., T Part./furn. $8800. Neg. $12,900 or best offer. Cle- - 863-532-8542/865-924-9228 wiston (313)319-3039. FORD F150 '86- runs good, S| .$1'200 or best of- U U I i fer(863)781-0484 NISSAN '86, Great motor & S transmission, no a/c or heat. I I I Needs TLC on looks. $600 .-.. (863)674-0098 Automobiles 4005 TRUCK CAP: For Ford Ranger Autos Wanted 4010 pickup, side entries. $150. Classic Cars 4015 863-635-0079 Commercial Trucks 4020 r Construction S Equipment 4025 Four Ca Drive 4030 CHEVY 1500 SUBURBAN '94- Heavy Duty Trucks4040 . extra seat, rear door, alum Pats - Repairs 4045 wheels, 350 engine, $2999 Pickup Trucks 4050 (863)673-0782 Sport Utility 4055 FORD EXPLORER 2000: 4x4, Tractor Trailers 4060 transfer case & motor ONLY, Utility Trailers 4065 just pulled, runs good. $650.. Vans 4070 863-763-0547 Okeechobee FORD EXPLORER '94- Front I end damage, good-motor, $500 (863)675-6432 $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS Cars JEEP PICKUP, '90, needs mi- from,$500 Tax Repos, US nor.rear end repair & battery, Marshall and IRS sales! 4300. (863)467-5401 or Cars, Trucks, SUV's,.Toyo-. (772)-359-2923 ta's, Hon'da's, Crievy & more! For Listings Call li il (800)425-1730x2384. BUICK SKYLARK- '70 reuirlt TOW DOLLY-'04, Like new. 350 engine Njeeds wor.., Good tires & straps. Pulls & $1200.(863)228-1528 looks good. $800. or best offer. (863)697-9704 CADILLAC DEVILLE '90. Runs. eds minor work. $4 or UTILITY TRAILER- 4x8, exce besi ofer 1863)763-4333 leit condition, $800 or best Offer (863)781-0484 CHEVY CAVALIER- '04- ?dr, lyr on warr, 5 spd, AC, ask- Yourw, new car could be in Sing $6800 (772)618-0555 today's paper, Have you cell looked for It? CHEVY CAVALIER '97-MUST -SELL -great condition, cold AC,_ $2400 ,, Orl otter (8i0)357-3369/ 634-2154 CHEVY LUMINA 93 Van. 31. Runs gooo $1600 DODGE NEON 1997: 50K '(863)675-7758 234-9097 miles. $2500 or best offer. )- (863)673-3314 LaBelle area. CHEVY LUMINA VAN '94; 3.1L, rUns good, $1500 or FORD ESCORT 1995 Wagon, best offer: (863)447-5213 Runs very gooo $1400 anytime (863)675-7758/234-9097 o ODGE CARAVAN 1994: FORDFOCUSZX3-'01, Auto., $.1200 or best offer. Custom paint. Body kit Runs (863)673-3314 LaBelle area (8goo63)d228-1528 $4200 DODGE CARAVAN, '93, blue, 863)auto, a/c, new tires, brakes Ford T-Bird '94 & Mercury & battery, 185k mi., $1300 Cougar '88: excellent body, or best offer. (863)885-1026 bad motors, have motors. D r S$600 neg. (561)676-0427 DODGE RAM CONVERSION 6 -0VAN '99, Cold a/c, runs HUNTING BUGGY: 1984 Ford excellent, 196k. Below blue F150 Deck Buggy, excellent book. $3500 (863)763-3451 it5- $2500 firm. FORD F350 '89- 16 passen- 8636553436 ger, diesel engine, dual MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS '92, wheels, $2490 X Racing auto. trans., looks (863)673-0782 & runs good. $1800 OLDS SILHOUETTE '92, Low miles, blown head gasket, PLYM ACCLAIM '91- runs rest is good, as-is. $500 great; $600 or best offer (863)983-7807 (863)261-1407 TOYOTA PREVIA VAN- '91, SATURN '93- needs AC, runs Good running condition. well, $650 (239)690-2055 $800. If interested, call Alva, FL 863-610-1266. Van inOfkee. TOYOTA CAMRY '91- runs good, cold AC, $1000 or l ic best offer(863)261-1407 Public lOtices BOB CAT ATTACHMENT, ATI Public Notice 5005 Tree Boom Attachment. Heavy State Public Duty. Like new. Asking $850 Legal Notice 5500 (863)697-2032 Okeechobee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CHEVY '87, 4 speed, new TWENTIETHJUDICIALCIRCUITIN clutch, good toy. $500 ANDFORHENDRYCOUNTY FLORIDA (863)697-2236 CIVILACTION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST DODGE RAM CHARGER- '86, COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG V-8, 360, 4x4, Very good BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST condition. $2500. p261' (863)634-5421 vs. CaseNo.2000-784-CA JUNIOR CABRERA, et al, [Defenent(s)d NOTICE OF FORECLOSURESALE CLUB CAR '03, 48 volt, lights, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a mirrors & windshield. $2500 Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclo- I83)R75-3499 sare dated February 05, 2007 and en- (863)675-3499 ted n Cast No. 2006-784-CA aof the -Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judi- l - - A I cial Circuit i and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NA- TIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUS- TEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE CHEVY TRANSMISSION LOAN TRUST 2006-1, s the Plaintiff 4L80E, $200. and JUNIOR CABRERA; CAROID CAB- 863)467-5401 or HERA; LONG BEACH MORTGAGE 7729-93 COMPANY; are the Defendants, I will 7 9-2923 sell to the hi chest and best bidder for cash at IN FONT OF THE OFFICE OF FRAME MOUNT TRAILER THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING HITCH, Trailer weight limit THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF. 3500 Ibs. $ 7 THE fHENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRA. (863)C7-0560 TION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGH- T (863)467-0560 WAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA, at 11:00 AM, on the 8th day HOOD: Fits 80's - 90's Ford of March, 2007, the following de- Van, new in box. $75 scribed propertyas set forth it said FI- 561-633-1371 nal Judgment: LOT 9, BLOCK 2103, PORT LABELLE T LADDER RACK- fits smaller UNIT THREE, A SUBDIVISION, AC- trucks, $400 (863)983-7100 CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE PLATE & BALL, For goose- 73 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF neck hitch mount in bed of HENDRYCOUNTY, FLORIDA. truck, fits bed of Ford F350. A/K/A 5014 WEST HUMMINGBIRD $250 Neg(863)517-0519 DRIVE, LABELLE, FL 33935 T Any person claiming an interest in the li uT rucks 4050 I surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date 19 of the LIs Pendens must file a claim - CHEVY C10 1968: Runs good, withinosilx(60)daysafertheslale. u WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this body needs TLC. $2500. CourtonFe.t 6th,2007. th 717-286-709. Barbara S. Butler CHEVY DUALLY FLATBED '79- ClarkoftheCourt rebuilt engine, 6 new tires, By:/s/s,,Hammond $1500 (863)634-3654 193751 CN 3/1,8/07 Deputy Clerk I I NOTICE OF MEETING he Barron Water Control District Board of Supervisors will conduct a Board of Supervisors' Meeting at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the office of the District, 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle, Florida. he purpose of this meeting will be for the Board to consider the passing of resolutions authorizing staff to proceed with eminent domain action to obtain easements over certain parcels of property located In Glades and Hendry Counties within the boundaries of the District. his meeting is open to the public. Mark Colbert, Chairman 92192 CB/CGS 2/22;03/01/07 leed a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell youP used Items In the classifelds. Gol Cats 03 I RS I- 'r * www.gilbert-golfcars.com 53-6434 * Okeechobee, FL 34974 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DMVISIO File No. 07 CP IN RE: ESTATE OF IDA K. LUCAS, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS ( DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE E TATE: You are hereby notilled.that an Order SSummary Admlnistratidn has been e tered in the estate of IDA K. LUCA deceased, File Number 07 CP 07;. I the Circuit Court for Glades Count Florida, Probate Division, the addre of which is RO.Box 10, Moorehave FL 33471; that the decedent's date death was November 1,2006; that t total value of the estate Is $1,000.0 and that the names and addressesec those to whom It has been assigned by such order are: Beneficiaries- Roger Stewart, 3463 Red Hill Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 Daphne Flynn Rt 6 Box 917, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Pamela Slapak 2218 Rockefeller Dr., Geneva, IL 60134 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOT FIEDTHAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedei and persons having claims or de mands against the estate of the dece dent other than those for whor provision for full payment was made I the Order of Summary Adminlstratio must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SE FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF TH FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT Si FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY-CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF TER THE 0ECENDENT'S DATE O DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Nbtice is March 1, 2007. Person Giving Notice ' Ag Edwards Trist Compan' S e Ps, RO.Box6673; St Louis, M O 63166-6734 AttomeyforPersonGiving Notice: LindaR.Getzen Aq.l riefi yIr fr liiirii'r. i"r '.i B. " ri...a ,j 5e-i F ,,r, r . iir n , r . i, , .)i r -eZ& l)( O,.i Astur F ,,li L .i i't, Telephone: 941-366-4800 194924 CGS 3/1,8/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE I STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A . CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., Plaintiff vs. CASE NO. 07-CA-11 HARVEY L. RICHARDSON; RONNIE MCKEEHAN; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RONNIE.MC.KEEHAN; JULIE MCKEEHAN; ThE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OFJULIE MEKEEHAN; IF LIVING, IN- CLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES; CREDITORS, LIENORS AND TRUSTEES, 'AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC.; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENT- LY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DE- FENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AGAINST ODEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Defendant(s). NOTICEOFACTION TO: HARVEY L RICHARDSON; IF LIV- "ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI- SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,- CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS- TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS) Whose residence.areAs unknown YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, If any, In the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attomrney,.wose name and address appears heron, within thirty days of the first publica- thon of this Noticethe nature of this proceeding being asult forforeclosure of mortgage againstthe following de- scribed property, to wit: LOT 12, RE-SUBDIVISION OF TRACT 1 AND 1A BUCKHEAD RIDGE ACRES UNIT NO. 1 IN SECTION 35, TOWN- SHIP 36 SOUTH RANGE 4 EAST, AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK, PAGE 127, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY FLORIDA. To include a: 2000 SKYLINE,VIN9P610456MA and 80235022 2000 SKYLINE, VIN 9P610456MB and 80235088 12 BASS ST BHR OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 If you fail to file your answer or written defenses In the above proceeding, on plainitf;s attorney, a defaus will be en- tered against you for the relief de- manded in the Complaint orPetliion. DATED at GLADES County this 7th day of February, 2007 Clerk of the Circit Court By: Jennifer evis Deputy Clerk In accordance with the American with Disabillitle Aot nf1990, pernone needing a special accmmodafion to parllclpate In this proceeding should contact the ASA Coordinator no letter than seven (7) days priortothe pro- ceedlngs. I hear g Impaired, please call (800)955-9771 (TOD) or (800)955-8770 (volce), via Florida Relay Service. .aw Office of Daniel C. Consuegra 1204 King Palm Drive Tampa, Fl 33619-1328 el 813)915-8660 Fax(813)915-0559 ttorey tor Plaintiff 93233 CGS 2/22; 3/1/07 Wearereqlred to monitoryourdidnldng waterfrospecificcontaminants ona regu- lar basis. The standard monitoring for lead and copper will indicate if the system is meeting the lead and copper action levels. Sincetherequired minimum numberof samples was not taken during the monitoring period, we cannot be sure thatthe ac- Slon evelseweremwettforthe minimum number of required samplelocatlons. Previ- ous samples taken during the Januarythrough June 2006 monitoring period Indicate that the system did not exceed the ead and copper action levels. WHAT SHOULD CUSTOMERS DO? At present ime customers need not do anything. I the monitoring results for the pe- ind January through June 2007 Indicate an exceedance of the lead and/or copper faction levels, the appropriate notifications will be made. WHAT IS BEING DONE? The system Is now required to collect the minimum required number of samples for T he m ost im o rtaleadandcopperduringtheJanuarythroughJune200 monitoring period. m os I ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR IMOREINFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Jeff UtsseryAT 863-946-1300. SmPin lease shardethis Information withlallthe otherpeople who drink this water, es- 20 minutes of your day ;-I etorotethd owtt S911 n otice In itapublic place or distributingcoples byhaednormall. is the time spent reading ,,OICE THE ANNUAL REPORT OF KELLY FOUNDATION, INC. for the calendar year ended December 31,2006, Is available at its office located at 801 E Sugarand Highway, w ith your child from Clewston, Floriodda 33440, for Inspection during regular business hours by any Citizen who requet itthin 60 days hereof. (Phone No.+863-983-8177) I 194030 CGS 3/1/07 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY LANDOWNERS OF PUBLIC NOTICE DF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PAHOKEE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT S O FOI HSBC BANK USA, N.A. as Trustee for the STATE OF FLORIDA registered holders of Renaissance Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of Pahokee DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTALPROTE0430018-001-A CTION Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1, Water Control District, the annual meeting of the landowners of Pahokee Water DEP cle No. 0430018-001-AC Plaintiff Control District for the year 2007, has been re-scheduled and will be held at the Oldcaste Lawn and Garden,.nc. vs Case #: 07 06 CA office of said District located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, Palm Beach Greenleaf Rainee Dawn Landry; Marc T. Helfrich; County, Rorida, on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 9:00 o'clock In the forenoon Glades County Cavo Roberte GalveC ; Cheryl Dnnie for the purpose of: TheDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtecaon (Department) givesnoticeofits intent Galvez; Hendry County;p Country Vii-tsieLw ndtaren ofInc.,itents age Property Owners' Association, 1.Electing oneSupervisor oraterm ofthree (3) years. iea aCon on ot Highway 27, Gaoore n IncL3for Inc.; Unknown Parties in Possession 2.Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respectthereto as GlastdesJnty0Tipermit0uthodssOldcGeLawnandarden, Inc.tocon- #1; Unknown Parties In Possession the landowners may determine; and GladesC epermitau-hoaIzesOlcasneLawna ndGarde aginc.to - #2; If Living, And All Unknown Parties 3.Transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. stru afthe e T a mulching n ting silmanufacttu o dc gndingtia Claiming By, Through, Under and cnity. e Department will Issuethe Final permit with the attached condos ud a c cemda n c e w ith th e fo llo w in g p ro c d ure s re s uit s in Against the Above Named Defen- If a person decides to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors with respect a Iffrent eciioor signfct anewthter r ocend ures re.ts In dant(S) Who Are Not Known To Be to any matter considered at the meeting herein referred, he or she may need to different sionorsignicantchangeoftermsorcondons. Dead or Alive, Whether Said Unknown ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record Includes The Dap.n will accept wttn comments cncerning the posed permit is I Parties May Claim An Interest As thetestimonyand evidence upon which the appeal is made. e r t l ten nt n e proposedpermtissu- Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, anceactonarpedofourteendaysfromthedateofpublicationofthisPub- Or OtherClaimants BOARD OF SUPERVISORS lie tNotce of Inte to Issue Air Construction Permit. Writte comments should be OrDOterfend giants) BO UV RS provided to the Department of Environmental Protection Post Office Box 2549, Defendants) PAHOKEE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Frt Myers, FlRoa d33902-2549. Any written comment filed shall be made NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE B:/s/Kenneth McDuffie availale for public inspeclon. written comments received result ina significant N OCEEDINGS-PROPERTY 193 t2/22;3/1/07 cane inthe proposed agency action, the Deprtment shall revise the proposed ION permn and require, if applicable, another Public Notrice. . 07 TO:CaosANNUAL MEETING OF The Department willissue the permit with the attached conditions unless timely Residence unknown, if living, including LANDOWNERS OF pettonEforanadministrativeheatrngisfiledpursuanttoSection120.569and any unknown spouse of the said De- SOUTH FLORIDA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT 120.57, FS.before the deadlineforfiling a petition.Theproceduresforpetitioning fendants, if either has remarried and if oraheangare seforthbelow. either or both of said Defendants are Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the landowners of South FlRodda dead, their respective unknown heirs,' Conservancy District, is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 11:00 Mediation Is not available in this proceeding. devisees, grantees, assignees, credi- A.M., at the office of said District located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, Palm A w 1 a I te a I d Pe tors, donors, and trustees and all father" Beach County, Florida, for the purpose of: A on whose substaal nterests a affected by the proposed permitting deci- pR persons claiming by, through under or s may peon for an amnstive proceeding (hearing) under Set ons - against the named'efendant(s); and 1.Electing one Supervisor for a term of three (3) years. .120.569and 120.57,F.S. Thepetionmustcontalntheinformationseforthbe- the aforementioned named Deen- 2.Receiving annual reports andtakingsuchactionwithrespecttheretoas lwandmustbefiled(receive) IntheOfficeofeneraCounseloftheDepart- dant(s) and such of the aforemen- the landowners may determine; and meant, 3900 Commoweath Boutar, Mall Station #35, Tallahassee, Flonda of toned unknown Defendants and such 3.Transacting such otherbusiness as may come before the meeting. 32399-3000.Peonfiledbythpermitappllcanoranyoftheareslstedbe- n- of the aforementioned unknown Defen- low must be filed within fourteen daysofarcelpt 1ofthis noticeof intent. Pettions S dnts as may be Infants, Incompetents If a person decides to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors with respect iled anypene ohean thoe entitledto written notice under Secton y, or otherwise not suIjuds. to any matterrconsidered at the meeting herein referred, he or she may need to on- 120.6u(3Ls, . must be filed within fourteen days ofpullcation of the public no- y, sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record Includes the ticeorwithinfourteendaysofrecelptofthlsnotice ofintentwhicheveroccurs ss YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is made. first. Under Section 120.60(3), ES., however, any person who asked the Depart- ns on has been commenced to foreclose s pment for notice of agency acton may file apetifon within fourteen days of receipt of a mortgage on the following real prop- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ofa notice, rear'less ofthe date of publication. Aeoner shall mall a copy th erty, lying and being and inandsituated in SOUTH FLORIDA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT tntaoil address i ot abo e me od slinal 0 Hendry County, Florida, moreparticu- By:/s/Fritz Stein, Jr. Thefareofanypersontofileapetitionwithintheappropriattimeperiodshal of larlyd describedasfollows: hmn constituteawaiverof thatperson'sn ghttorequestanadmInlstraivedetermina- ed 19328aCrf :22;3/1/07 tionheng) underSectons20.56 and 120.57, ES.orto Intervenfe Inthis LOT 6, BLOCK 4, PORT LABELLE HOLI- proceeding and participate as aparyto iLAny subsequent intervention will be DAY PARK, UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO only at the approval of theprealding officer upon the filing of a motion in compli- THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED ANNUAL MEETING OF ancewithRule28-106.205, F.A.C. " I I .PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY LANDOWNERS OF ApetitionthatdisputesthematerialfactsonwhichtheDepartiehtssactlonis based COUNTY FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE DRAINAGE DISTRICT must contain the following lnformation:(a)The'name and address of each agency ' more common known as 2008 Steam- te Is herei ta t s e a meenof the lowers o St Shore a s d e padde ahd ae affected and each agency's file or identification number, If known; (t) The name, more commonly known us 2000 Steam- Drsinage Distrct, is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 14.2007. at 10:30 A.M., phone numbohnef iir' repreentafive, If any, which shall be the address boat Circle,LabelleFL33935 at the office of said District located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle:Glade, -Palm Beach torservlepurpoes duringthecourseoftheproceedrig;andanexplanationof This action has been filed against you . County, Florida, for the purpose of: how the petioners substantial Interests will be affected by the agency determine- and you are required to serve a copy � 1 .Eoti p rinrarmfthre/yr an; (c) A statement ofhowand when petitionerreceived notice ofthe agency I- and you're reqitte d those any, 1 none Supervisorforaterm ofthree(3)yers. on or proposedaction; (d) Astatement of alldisputedissues of materialact SHAPO & FISHMANse, i f any, upon 2.Receiv annual reportsandtakingsuchacon wth respectthereto as I there are nonethe peton mst so indicate; e) A concise statementoftheuli SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, Attorneyso for the Iandowners may determine; and w Ite facts alleod, incldlngthespoifactthepetitionercontendowarrontre- - tn , FL 33431, wthn thrt .n ,. f a perodecides to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors with respect oft eaecy'-spreposoedu ion;d g)Aatemetftrelef alsghtmbyte n Mar ee first pubLiclon e or iu nawc to any matter considered at th meeting herein referred, he or she may needto en- petioner, stating preciselytheaction petionerwishestheagencytotakewithre- n t Mar. 292007 and file othe doriet sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the spectto the agency's proposed action. n ' the Clerk of this Court either before testimony and evidence upon which the oppoal is made. � E will be entered against yu for the re- o.,a , i niie' '. . tionisbasedshallstatethatnosuchfactsarie ndisputeand otherwiseshallcon. lief demanded In the Complaint N 'Lrh . :H'i, , 'l, Iusine sl ,;mi an talnthesamelnformiatonassetforthabove, asrequlredbyRule28-106.301, O WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court . - ' -i" F� "u1""t'' EA.C. - onthe12th dayofFeb.,2007. r',.'" 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February 21,2007 fliner *nime Ii ''ha i :,.. i. 'i. , i "i. ,' 1 i ,ri ;,-'r. iie ,,,ir,iT i,:n,'tr". ny ,air. i , , CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS I",.Ai1 irih .,I rll,.,,iil ,'ni':, ,'Tj n , i,' .)"".:,IT Trn. O,,.Ap ,.'.n Tn I II. lU TinT nr l o i lr All| , , tn. ,, ,,r, i ,i i ,11 Sealed bids wil be received at District 1, State of Florida Department of Transporta- " 'W R.ii : fi ion, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Rorida. Sealed bids will be received until GE . .Ta : i, I le.-1, 2:00 RM. (Ba/tow Local Time) on Thorsday, March 22, 2007 and will be opened -* ' * Lu I: - .+ * f ..and publicly read aloud In the Professional Services Conference Room. Bidders may obtain preliminary bidreesar otis attto/iwww.dot.satee.fl.us/cc.nadmi/. Cnick on ELCOin Ressiul inn Di - . ' . --.-NOTE-- ^ - . p~RDERINDINSTRUCTIONS: BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS "^ " "- AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY DOWNLOADING A FAX ORDER FORM AND FAtING . . - TO (863) 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW.DOTSTATE.FL.US/CONTRACTSADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT1 RI. D SUBMITTAL: Orders for these documents should be directed to the District T r Contracts Administrator, Distict Contrats Office, Mal Station 1-18, Florida Depart- ment of Transportation, 801 Norvl Broadwany, Barlow, Floda 33830, or PO Box \ 1 L J l. 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831, Phone: (863) 519-2559. Checks should be made payable to the State of Flodrda Department of Tranportafion. No refund will be DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS & PROPOSAL HOLDER LIST: Proposals will not be is- ued after 2:00 RM. (Bartow Local Tone) on Wednesday, March 21,2007. Plan Shoulders list will not be issued tfter 5:00 pnEonFriday, MbrO h 16,2007. ne paeI a.I CUIOTROACt NO EIG05.-Rj COUNTM Manaer & j3ar .,,a1,l (JI UhFDSl INANrt umf I. I p * AL PRuJ P.st iU 421124-1-2-b &. 41t123.1.72.01 T ne ,ort iFe oai rs. A0VIf r O frIMiCalesnDy NOTE PROECT MA nAus Art Nailr(94e1359.7"312 Sarlfrar.haiSdeI srlatej Ra BUDGET AMOUNt Sr.S ('Us NO CHARGE FOR i IeICOTRtACt0 NO EIGO-IROdi COuNrY -igr.i:ard' Ope1nute I[ Fr iuJi. FI- -_. . . - . . ' ' . lANuAL PROJECTr NO 42l1Ba- l-72.u1 a 4&al.-�;2.(i Tre .u,' r.pr nitco .n *' * ." rr iwent Mrkminu Aiprou 365 Catenaar D.l Nut E PROjaCI MAtrAGEA Gary -"+_ - Burned, 18631 3D6.61e4 Sarv.burniel.d rala fl.us bUDGOI AMOuNr S: * (CONTRACT NO. E1G07) COUNTY: Glades (TRIP FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT "h" IN - .I I .bNO: 420987-1-52-01 The Iriec vements under this contract consists of widening, drainage improvements, and sigtne & pavement markings on State Road 29 at Pol- lywe g Cressover Rood ortherlyO.134 miles, north ofthe City of LaBelle. (Approx| 60 Calendar Days), (ifibte Start Tie 100 days). NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: E mayoblAlamn A ntry,( bO63) 519-e2220l atnhtrptdot.snlte.fl.uso BUDGET AMOUNT t , $439,567.00. NOTE: BIDDERSMUST BE PREQUALIFIED IN ORDER FOR BID AMOUNT TO EXCEED $2S0,000 ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. MUST BE PRE- QUALIFIED IN FLEXIBLE PAVING. COST FOR PLANSAND SPECS $5.00. " CONTRACT NO. .E1G08-RO) COUNTY: Polk (0 FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT NO: 421125-1-72-01 The work specified in this contact consists of weed control Manual, edging & sweeping and litter removal. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: S4 ' PROJEC F MANAGER: Mike :enco (863)1 519-4313 s af eterl .S. BUDGET AMOUNT $55 . 0 CHARGE NS S' " f *" (CONTRACT NO. E1G09-RO) COUNTY: District Wide (D FUNDS): FINANCI L PRO- " .....' '.� ' - PO f,, 4 2. JECT NO: 422820-1-72-01 The wok specified In this contract consists of void fil- t7] .* 14 ' nog and surface realignment. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID "' gq ,. . MEETING BEGINNING AT 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 11:30 A.M. TUESDAY MARCH 13 . . : :2007 IN THE TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF ThE DISTRICT ON E OFCE LOCATED AT 801 NORTH BROADWAY AVE- / IS NUE, BARTOW, FLORIDA. BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO CONTRAC- . .. .^ *. ., ., . . ' : TORS WHO ATTEND THE PRE-BID MEETING OR THOSE CONTRACTORS PRESENT ..ha.. . VAT THE START OF THE EXPLANATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, HOWEVER CONTRAC- '. ^ *. .I PRE-WBDO MEETING E (Appore 365 Calendar Da NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: il5n. War, -;,d'OW,, ," N-O 19-2- CH BUDGETARY CEILING PREQUALIFICATION: ** NOTE: A contractor desiring to bid forth performance -: of any consroction contract in excess of $250,000 must be certified by the Depart- Sent as qualified n accordance with Section 337.14(1), Fodda Statutnes nd Rule S" ,fion contract In excess of $250,000 submitted by a contractor not certlied by the Department as qualified shall be declared "IRREGULAR" and will be REJECTED. IIirunspo a- ' tio n, 801 North Broadwoy, Bartow, Florida 33831 Phone: (863) 519-2559. h� . ...., .' Checks should be Oade payable to th e State of da Department of Transporta- S.- . BatIon. Norefundswillbemade. The nhtisreservedtorejectanyorall bids. S1Cheryl L Sanchlou e NO:..mv : v e , - D itrictctContramctstAdmlnlstrator The Lakeport WaterAssciaton, Inc., public drinking wa ter system failed tosubmit Sthelead and copersampleresultsforthemonitong peod of July throughDecem- S . -ber2006bythe January 10, 2007 deadline. 40 CFR 141.86 requires thatasystem Son standard monitoring, withthe population of Lakeport, collect a minimumof twen- tysamples. No samplesweretaenorsubmittedtothe Department. Residents of the Glades! please join us for the sixth annual When Saturday March 3rd, 2007 Where Belle Glade Elementary School 500 NW Avenue "L" Belle Glade, FL 33430 Time 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. 1.-F 'I-, 7 *-S-"'* 4 Over 100 Participating Agencies and Organizations Free Confidential Medical Care and Health Education and other health services * Local referrals made on site Medical Examination: Infants through Elderly Distribution of Amplified Phones for Qualified Residents Physical Therapy * Occupational Therapy * Dental Services * Hearing Asthma Diabetes and Tuberculosis Testing Screenings * HIV Testing * Benefit Screening / Navigation Health Education and Counseling Prescription Assistance Mammogram Screenings and Immunizations EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! N '-- " . WE WANT TO THANK BOTH PAST AND PRESENT ORGANI I 1AND-SUPPOTERS OF THIS EVENT' $i- -- out wf'.atem University/ - . Glades G .eral. H:osp.ital ,Att . .a ., l , , nit.i"ve Tb.. " `ft.j'visfe iohs Division Palm Beach Conmunnity College : ..;,ar tceu al . . ' L N-" ', e E avglades AHEC ic' . . .- The PBC Sherifts .Office .ti ol, .-..-.. . ,' - - dation' * '. e .' ,.; .: . i {t I_ pnltion ". . Glade, I *itiative' anagemrent Board ' , :,e le,' -a'b,.'. e h eu ,- % e& -,. - " ,, k , ' ' C.I, 'ru b ck,'Commun ity, ,-e..p j itc y . , : , ii, ' '-' HN): Health Center PBC/liDept. ' ". '.: Patomes i-i - d 'A'A tic hikirity .' Hospice or B BC' Be e'Glade'S ' . a . ' 'a 'ltli ' - f' NursiUg, Wellness Ccr. South University, Nursing , .. . lade PATCH Board D " iabites i6 '': h 'a. - ' treach, Inc. fiealthcare District of-PBC Belle GladeElemenltari School . , . Subway,,. , Cbi$:Fe"F esliWp Chirch , , Higher Ground Ministry ov. , N o ordisk'Pharrmaceuticals McArthur Dai,r, '. Y I- l Pib"tei'tlheraieutics . Republican Party of Palm Beach Cointy. .PhahaySoltions . Me Doial.ds '. , ' ' " ' ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER SUPPORT , S'' " ' Glades Initiative Management Board Glades'Central Medical Sciene Acade.my , Belle Glade Exiplorers , ' S. 'C.L. Brumback Community Health Crr PBCC international S6;udets Club . Clewiston .High School Hosa -',,',', : ,Kappa Alpha Psi PBCC Paramedics I"gra ' ,Redlands: Christian Migrant Association , ' ' ' Delta Sigma Theta Sorority PBC Sheriff's Eagle Academiy . . Straiahan High School Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ' Boca Raton Sunset Rotary Club 7. ' A T . M- Special Thanks to Quantum Foundation for financial support, pill cutters, band-aids and bags For More Information Please Call: Shelley Warshaw (561) 640-3620 EAHEC (800) 819-2357 Marilyn Leeds (561) 993-1269 LORHN Thomas Cherizard (561) 996-0500 Glades Health Initiative Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 1, 2007 PW |